There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Fuquay-Varina by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain Floridian
4h 30m$108–188Drive 188 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Fuquay-Varinacar 188 mi
4h 9m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Raleigh, NCbus Augusta
5h 54m$82–116Fly
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CAE - RDU
5h 7m$182–886
Columbia (CAE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Fuquay-Varina is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Fuquay-Varina is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Fuquay-Varina. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Raleigh, NC via Columbia, SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Fuquay-Varina. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Cary via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Columbia and Fuquay-Varina is 212 miles. The road distance is 189.1 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Fuquay-Varina without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Columbia to Fuquay-Varina, including transfers.
Columbia to Fuquay-Varina bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
Columbia to Fuquay-Varina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Fuquay-Varina is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 5h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $900 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Fuquay-Varina, 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.
- 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.com
Train from Columbia Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Columbia, SC to Raleigh, NC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $40–60
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Fuquay-Varina bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Raleigh, NC station.
Columbia to Fuquay-Varina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Fuquay-Varina is 189 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Columbia to Fuquay-Varina.
There are 111+ hotels available in Fuquay-Varina.



