What is the cheapest way to get from Tucson to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Columbia is to drive which costs $350 - $550 and takes 30h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tucson to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Columbia is to fly which takes 8h 55m and costs $400 - $1,700.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Columbia?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 10h.

How far is it from Tucson to Columbia?

The distance between Tucson and Columbia is 1755 miles. The road distance is 1953.4 miles.

How do I travel from Tucson to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Tucson to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $370 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Tucson to Columbia?

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Tucson to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Columbia bus from?

Tucson to Columbia bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Columbia train from?

Tucson to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Tucson to Columbia?

The best way to get from Tucson to Columbia is to fly which takes 8h 55m and costs $400 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $750 and takes 2 days 3h, you could also train, which costs $1,100 - $2,400 and takes 3 days 10h.

Where does the Tucson to Columbia bus arrive?

Tucson to Columbia bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Tucson and Columbia?

Columbia is 3h ahead of Tucson. It is currently 8:01 AM in Tucson and 11:01 AM in Columbia.

Where does the Tucson to Columbia train arrive?

Tucson to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Tucson to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Columbia is 1953 miles. It takes approximately 30h 22m to drive from Tucson to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 392+ hotels available in Columbia.

Tucson to Columbia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Phoenix Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

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There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Columbia by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Fly to Columbia
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Columbia (CAE)plane TUS - CAE
8h 55m
$402–1,702
Fly to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane TUS - AGS
2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus
12h 38m
$221–782
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Atlanta to Camdenbus
5. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
2d 3h
$378–722
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
4. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
2d 12h
$789–1,603
Drive 1,942 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Columbiacar 1,942 mi
30h 22m
$355–512
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain
3d 10h
$1,110–2,350

Tucson to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 1,744.5 mi
Duration: 8h 55m

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 Tucson to Sumter Laurel South via Phoenix Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 2d 3h.

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