There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Duke University by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Columbia Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Chapel Dr at Duke University Rdbus Drx
6h 43m$69–136Drive 205.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Duke Universitycar 205.2 mi
4h 28m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Durhambus Augusta
7h 14m$48–68Fly
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CAE - RDU
6h 41m$118–758
Columbia to Duke University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Duke University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Duke University is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Duke University. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens via Columbia, SC, North Pointe Dr at Woodmont Dr and Horton at Guess. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Columbia and Duke University is 231 miles. The road distance is 206.4 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Duke University without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Columbia to Duke University, including transfers.
Columbia to Duke University bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Duke University is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $800 and takes 6h 41m.
Columbia to Duke University bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Durham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Duke University is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Columbia to Duke University.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?
Wanda Coach operates a bus from Columbia, SC to Durham once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
Flights from Columbia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Columbia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Columbia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- 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
- $250–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Columbia Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Columbia, SC to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- 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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