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How to get fromTucson to Columbiaby plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Tucson to Columbia by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane TUS - CAE
    8h 17m
    $162–752

  2. Train, bus via Longview

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    2d 9h
    $895–1,492

  3. Drive  1,942 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Columbiacar car 1,942 mi
    30h 22m
    $332–480

  4. Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane TUS - AGS
    2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    11h 6m
    $221–832

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    2d 12h
    $1,293–2,032

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    2d 22h

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    3d 10h
    $1,900–3,000

Tucson (TUS) to Columbia (CAE) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,744.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Tucson (TUS) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/Country Club to Columbia Station via Downtown Ronstadt Center, Tucson Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 10h.

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