What is the cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Columbia is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 12h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Columbia is to bus and fly which takes 7h and costs $230 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between West Lafayette and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Atlanta Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 6m.

How far is it from West Lafayette to Columbia?

The distance between West Lafayette and Columbia is 572 miles. The road distance is 651.1 miles.

How do I travel from West Lafayette to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 21h 6m and costs $160 - $300.

How long does it take to get from West Lafayette to Columbia?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from West Lafayette to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Lafayette to Columbia bus from?

West Lafayette to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from West Lafayette to Columbia?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Columbia is to bus which takes 21h 6m and costs $160 - $300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $1,100 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the West Lafayette to Columbia bus arrive?

West Lafayette to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Can I drive from West Lafayette to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Columbia is 651 miles. It takes approximately 12h 11m to drive from West Lafayette to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 368+ hotels available in Columbia.

West Lafayette to Columbia - 6 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane

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There are 6 ways to get from West Lafayette to Columbia by shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Purdue Mem Union - State Street to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia (CAE)plane IND - CAE
7h 34m
$207–1,135
Drive 647.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Lafayette to Columbiacar 647.3 mi
12h 11m
$119–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
3. Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
21h 6m
$160–295
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
32h 5m
$424–894
Fly from Purdue University Airport
1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Columbia (CAE)plane LAF - CAE
9h 11m
$203–1,103
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE)plane ORD - CAE
7h
$238–1,023

West Lafayette to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

32h 5mAverage Duration

$424Cheapest Price

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Distance: 568.9 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

You can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Sumter Laurel South via Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 21h 6m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Columbia (CAE) twice daily.

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