There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Raleigh (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
5h 31m$67–136Bus
cheapest- 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 Raleighbus
7h 4m$30–58Drive 205.5 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Raleigh (Station)car 205.5 mi
4h 21m$38–55Fly
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CAE - RDU
6h 44m$116–806
Columbia to Raleigh (Station) by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Raleigh (Station) is to bus which costs $29 - $60 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Raleigh (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 21m 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 Raleigh via Sumter Bus Stop and Fayetteville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Raleigh (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Columbia and Raleigh (Station) is 210 miles. The road distance is 206.7 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Raleigh (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Columbia to Raleigh (Station), including transfers.
Columbia to Raleigh (Station) bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.
Columbia to Raleigh (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Raleigh (Station) is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 7h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $850 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Raleigh (Station), 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 Raleigh via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, and Fayetteville Bus Station in around 7h 4m.
- 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
Train from Columbia Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia to Raleigh (Station) bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.
Columbia to Raleigh (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Raleigh (Station) is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Columbia to Raleigh (Station).
There are 403+ hotels available in Raleigh (Station).