There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Chapel Hill 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 Columbia Station to Carytrain Floridian
5h 59m$68–134Drive 195.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Chapel Hillcar 195.2 mi
4h 18m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Durhambus Augusta
7h 41m$50–70Fly
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CAE - RDU
6h 11m$118–808
Columbia to Chapel Hill by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Chapel Hill is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Chapel Hill is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Chapel Hill. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at E Franklin St at Varsity Theatre via Columbia, SC, North Pointe Dr at Woodmont Dr and Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Chapel Hill. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Cary via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Columbia and Chapel Hill is 221 miles. The road distance is 196.4 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Chapel Hill without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Columbia to Chapel Hill, including transfers.
Columbia to Chapel Hill bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
Columbia to Chapel Hill train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Chapel Hill is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $850 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Chapel Hill, Orange County, 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 Durham once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 4h 38m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Columbia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Columbia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Columbia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Columbia, SC to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- 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
Columbia to Chapel Hill bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Durham station.
Columbia to Chapel Hill train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Chapel Hill is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Columbia to Chapel Hill.
There are 417+ hotels available in Chapel Hill.