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Cary to Columbia trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Cary and Columbia takes 4h 9m. There is at least one train per day from Cary to Columbia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 9m
Duration
195 mi
Distance
$130
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Cary to Columbia train times

Trains run once daily between Cary and Columbia. The service departs Cary at 8:16 PM in the evening, which arrives into Columbia at 00:25:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cary to Columbia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 195 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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