Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is at 3250 Airport Blvd in West Columbia, South Carolina; the drive to Irmo is about 19 miles via I-26. You can make the trip by car, taxi or rideshare, while shuttle and public-transit options need a little more checking before you set off.
- Driving: About 19 miles and 35 minutes via I-26; traffic can change the journey.
- Taxi: Pickup is on the terminal’s lower level, in baggage claim.
- Rideshare: Pickup is on the lower level of baggage claim, in front of the parking garage.
- Hotel reference: This hotel in Irmo is about 32 minutes by car from CAE.
Where is Columbia Metropolitan Airport in relation to Irmo?
CAE is at 3250 Airport Blvd in West Columbia, and the airport says it is accessible from I-26, I-20, I-77 and nearby I-95. For Irmo, the route-planning estimate is about 19 miles and 35 minutes by car via I-26, though actual travel time may vary.
If your plans include time in the area, what to know about Irmo city centre can help you orient your visit.
How do you drive from CAE to Irmo?
Driving via I-26 is the route-planning service’s suggested trip from CAE to Irmo, at about 19 miles and 35 minutes. The airport also identifies I-20, I-77 and nearby I-95 as access routes, but its directions do not specify a turn-by-turn journey to Irmo.
For rental cars, counters are in baggage claim on the terminal’s lower level. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty serve airport passengers. For road conditions and traffic, SCDOT directs travelers to its 511 service and road-conditions application.
What airport shuttle and public transport options serve Irmo?
CAE says several hotels around Columbia provide courtesy airport shuttles, but you should contact your hotel to confirm whether it offers one. The shuttle pickup area is on the lower level of baggage claim, outside the doors to the left of the rental-car counters.
Taxis and rideshares are also available at the airport. Taxi pickup is on the lower level, in baggage claim, outside the doors to the left of the rental-car counters.
The four taxi companies are Checker Yellow, Capital City, Blue Ribbon and Carolina Taxi. Rideshare pickup is on the lower level of baggage claim, in front of the parking garage; rideshare services are available for pickup and drop-off.
The COMET provides fixed-route transit, ReFlex on-demand service, vanpool, DART, ADA complementary paratransit and the Soda Cap Connector. Call (803) 255-7100 to ask about options for your trip. The airport’s ground-transportation information does not establish a direct CAE-to-Irmo bus trip, so confirm the route and service times with The COMET.
What should you confirm before you travel?
Confirm pickup arrangements, operating times and the fare directly with the service you plan to use. Taxi fares are $32 flat rate to Fort Jackson and $49 flat rate to McCrady Training Center; for all other service, the rate is $2.50 per mile plus $2 starting on the meter.
An Irmo fare is not stated. Operating hours and Irmo-specific fares are not published for taxis, rideshares, hotel shuttles or limousine and sedan services.
Limousine and sedan pickups can be arranged at the lower level of the terminal in baggage claim, outside and to the left of the rental-car counters. The upper-level public curb is for immediate pickup and drop-off only; vehicles parked there longer than five minutes can receive a ticket through photo enforcement.
Before you go, check the official site for current airport ground-transportation details, and confirm traffic and road conditions with SCDOT.
What should you know when arriving at the hotel?
From CAE, the drive to WoodSpring Suites Columbia - Irmo takes about 32 minutes by car. That hotel-to-airport travel time is a separate reference from the route-planning estimate of about 35 minutes for the drive from CAE to Irmo; allow for changing traffic and confirm your chosen pickup or rental-car arrangements before leaving the airport.
FAQs
Is there a Columbia Metropolitan Airport shuttle to Irmo?
Several hotels around Columbia provide courtesy airport shuttles, but a specific shuttle to Irmo is not confirmed. Contact your hotel to verify availability and pickup details.
How much is a taxi from CAE to Irmo?
An Irmo taxi fare is not stated. The rate for other service is $2.50 per mile plus $2 starting on the meter.
Where do you meet a taxi or rideshare at CAE?
Taxi pickup is on the terminal’s lower level in baggage claim, outside the doors to the left of the rental-car counters. Rideshare pickup is in front of the parking garage on the lower level of baggage claim.