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How to get fromColumbia to Selmaby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Selma by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Cary to Selma Stationtrain train Carolinian
    6h 1m
    $71–150

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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 Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    6h 46m
    $34–72

  3. Drive 211.7 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Selmacar car 211.7 mi
    3h 35m
    $39–56

  4. Bus, train via Durham

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Durhambus bus Augusta
    2. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train Carolinian
    9h 7m
    $64–102

Columbia to Selma by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Columbia Station to Selma Station via Cary in around 6h 1m.

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