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How to get fromColumbia to Roanoke Rapidsby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Roanoke Rapids by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Wilson to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 35m
    $211–333

  2. Drive 289.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Roanoke Rapidscar car 289.3 mi
    4h 51m
    $53–77

  3. Bus, taxi via Sumter

    1. Take the bus from Assembly & Gervais South to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Centerbus bus 44
    2. Take the bus from Sumter Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to South Hillbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    9h 28m
    $136–196

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 26m
    $173–275

  5. Train, bus, taxi via South Hill

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 45m
    $167–267

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Durhambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durham to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Roanoke Rapidstaxi taxi
    11h 55m
    $152–206

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 314.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Roanoke Rapids, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbia to Roanoke Rapids. However, you can take the train to Cary, take the train to Wilson, then take the taxi to Roanoke Rapids. Alternatively, you can take the bus to James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, walk to Sumter Bus Stop, take the bus to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to South Hill, then take the taxi to Roanoke Rapids.

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