There are 4 ways to get from Carrboro to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
7h 24m$66–136Drive 195 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carrboro to Columbiacar 195 mi
4h 15m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
7h 56m$50–70Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbia (CAE)plane RDU - CAE
7h 23m$128–808
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbia (CAE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrboro to Columbia is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Carrboro to Columbia is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrboro to Columbia. However, there are services departing from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Jackson St at Duke St, Durham and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrboro to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Columbia Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Carrboro and Columbia is 223 miles. The road distance is 196.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carrboro to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Carrboro to Columbia, including transfers.
Carrboro to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Durham station.
Carrboro to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Carrboro to Columbia is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $850 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Carrboro, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, Wanda Coach operates a bus from Durham to Columbia, SC once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 4h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Durham to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Carrboro to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Columbia, SC station.
Carrboro to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrboro to Columbia is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Carrboro to Columbia.
There are 406+ hotels available in Columbia.