What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Apex?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Apex is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Apex?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Apex is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Apex?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Apex. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Raleigh, NC via Columbia, SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Apex?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Apex. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Cary via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Columbia to Apex?

The distance between Columbia and Apex is 202 miles. The road distance is 190 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Apex without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Apex without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $65 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Apex?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Columbia to Apex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Apex bus from?

Columbia to Apex bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Apex train from?

Columbia to Apex train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.

Train, bus or fly from Columbia to Apex?

The best way to get from Columbia to Apex is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $800 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Columbia to Apex bus arrive?

Columbia to Apex bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Raleigh, NC station.

Where does the Columbia to Apex train arrive?

Columbia to Apex train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Apex?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Apex is 190 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Columbia to Apex.

Where can I stay near Apex?

There are 366+ hotels available in Apex.

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Apex by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain Floridian
5h 19m
$66–130
Drive 188.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Apexcar 188.9 mi
4h 3m
$35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Raleigh, NCbus Augusta
5h 38m
$64–88
Fly
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CAE - RDU
6h 59m
$118–758

Columbia (CAE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

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4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 201.1 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Columbia Station to Cary once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, Wanda Coach operates a bus from Columbia, SC to Raleigh, NC once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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