There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to Lexington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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
- Take the train from Cary to High Pointtrain Piedmont / ...
8h 6m$87–188Drive 149.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Lexingtoncar 149.2 mi
2h 37m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Lexington Davidson Co Trans Termbus
8h 54m$38–62
Columbia to Lexington by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Lexington is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Lexington is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Lexington. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term via Sumter Bus Stop and Fayetteville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Lexington. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at High Point via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Columbia and Lexington is 301 miles. The road distance is 150 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Lexington without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Columbia to Lexington, including transfers.
Columbia to Lexington bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.
Columbia to Lexington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Lexington is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Lexington, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Columbia Station to Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term via Cary, High Point, and High Point Transportation Terminal in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, and Fayetteville Bus Station in around 8h 54m.
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
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 704-348-1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- sunwaycharters.com
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Schedules at
- sunwaycharters.com
- Passenger
- $18–25
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Lexington bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.
Columbia to Lexington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Lexington is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Columbia to Lexington.
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