There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Raleigh by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Columbia Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
4h 44m$65–140Bus
cheapest- 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 Greyhound US0645S
6h 34m$32–58Drive 201.7 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Raleighcar 201.7 mi
4h 14m$37–54Fly
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CAE - RDU
6h 4m$114–804
Columbia to Raleigh by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Raleigh is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Raleigh is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Sumter Bus Stop and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Columbia Station station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Columbia and Raleigh is 204 miles. The road distance is 202.8 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Raleigh without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $65 - $140.
The train from Columbia Station to Raleigh Union Station takes 4h 44m including transfers and departs once daily.
Columbia to Raleigh bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.
Columbia to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Raleigh is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $850 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Columbia Station to Raleigh Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assembly & Gervais South to GoRaleigh Station via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 6h 34m.
- 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 Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Raleigh bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.
Columbia to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Raleigh is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Columbia to Raleigh.
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