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How to get fromCharlotte to Columbiaby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Columbia by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Edenton Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Edenton Bus Stop to Columbiataxi taxi
    7h 27m
    $127–195

  2. Drive 289.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Columbiacar car 289.4 mi
    5h 37m
    $53–77

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Edenton Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Edenton Bus Stop to Columbiataxi taxi
    8h 16m
    $170–287

  4. Fly to Greenville, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Greenville (PGV)plane plane CLT - PGV
    2. Take the bus from Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctr to Edenton Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Edenton Bus Stop to Columbiataxi taxi
    5h 36m
    $152–498

  5. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane CLT - OAJ
    2. Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Columbiacar car
    5h 35m
    $77–392

  6. Fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CLT - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Columbiacar car
    5h 49m
    $96–444

  7. Fly to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane CLT - EWN
    2. Take the bus from New Bern to Edenton Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Edenton Bus Stop to Columbiataxi taxi
    7h 15m
    $177–584

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Greenville (PGV) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 313.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Columbia, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charlotte to Columbia. However, you can take the bus to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Edenton Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Columbia. Alternatively, you can take the train to Wilson, walk to Wilson Bus Stop, take the bus to Edenton Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Columbia.

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