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

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

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  1. Fly to Columbia

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane YVR - CAE
    11h 9m
    $154–657

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    3d 6h
    $1,077–2,429

  3. Drive 2,892 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Columbiacar car 2,892 mi
    2d 1h
    $662–956

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

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Augusta Regional Airport At Bush Field (AGS)plane plane YVR - AGS
    2. Take the bus from Augusta to Columbia, SCbus bus
    13h 32m
    $213–737

  5. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane YVR - CLT
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus bus
    13h 20m
    $267–976

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus bus
    4. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Columbia Stationtrain train
    5d 4h
    $1,057–2,310

Vancouver to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,077Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,394.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 9m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Columbia, SC, USA?

American Airlines, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vancouver to Columbia Station via Everett Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 6h.

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