There are 4 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
6h 48m$66–136Drive 195.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chapel Hill to Columbiacar 195.6 mi
4h 16m$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
6h 50m$128–808
Chapel Hill to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chapel Hill to Columbia is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chapel Hill to Columbia is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Columbia Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Chapel Hill and Columbia is 221 miles. The road distance is 196.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chapel Hill to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Chapel Hill to Columbia, including transfers.
Chapel Hill to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Durham station.
Chapel Hill to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Chapel Hill to Columbia is to train which takes 6h 48m 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 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, 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
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Durham to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Chapel Hill to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Columbia, SC station.
Chapel Hill to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chapel Hill to Columbia is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Chapel Hill to Columbia.
There are 404+ hotels available in Columbia.