There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Charlotte Airport (CLT) by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CAE - CLT
2h 36m$52–412Drive 94.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Charlotte Airport (CLT)car 94.4 mi
1h 40m$18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus Augusta
- Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0644S
5h 26m$46–68Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Columbia to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)94.4 mi
1h 40mBus via Sumter
- Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0644S
6h 14m$24–36
Columbia to Charlotte Airport (CLT) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Charlotte Airport (CLT). However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Charlotte Douglas Airport via Columbia, SC, Camden, Trade St & Graham St and Transit Center- Bay V. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Columbia and Charlotte Airport (CLT) is 98 miles. The road distance is 94.9 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Charlotte Airport (CLT) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Columbia to Charlotte Airport (CLT), including transfers.
Columbia to Charlotte Airport (CLT) bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $50 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 26m.
Columbia to Charlotte Airport (CLT) bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Charlotte Airport (CLT) is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Columbia to Charlotte Airport (CLT).
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA?
American Airlines flies from Columbia (CAE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Charlotte Douglas Airport via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay A, and Transit Center- Bay V in around 5h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- help@wandacoach.com
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Columbia to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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