The train between Raleigh and Columbia takes 4h 31m. There is at least one train per day from Raleigh 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.
Trains run once daily between Raleigh and Columbia. The service departs Raleigh at 7:54 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 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Columbia Station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.
Raleigh to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
Raleigh to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
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The distance between Raleigh and Columbia is 294.2 km. The road distance is 326 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 31m.