There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to New Bern by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane CAE - EWN
5h 4m$142–864Drive 265.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to New Berncar 265.7 mi
5h 18m$49–70Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Wilsontrain
- Take the bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 34m$109–213Bus
- Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus 44
- Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 9m$62–110Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Durhambus
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain
- Take the bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stopbus
12h 40m$98–162
Columbia to New Bern by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to New Bern is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to New Bern is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $140 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to New Bern. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop via Sumter Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station and Wilson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
The distance between Columbia and New Bern is 259 miles. The road distance is 267.2 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to New Bern without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 34m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Columbia to New Bern, including transfers.
Columbia to New Bern bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.
The best way to get from Columbia to New Bern is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $140 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 11h 9m.
Columbia to New Bern bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to New Bern is 267 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Columbia to New Bern.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and New Bern, NC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Columbia (CAE) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Wilson Bus Stop, and Wilson in around 11h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
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
Train from Cary to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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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