There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Wake Forest 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
6h 29m$69–137Bus
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
8h 9m$36–62Drive 218 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Wake Forestcar 218 mi
4h 35m$40–58Fly
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CAE - RDU
8h 10m$120–810
Columbia to Wake Forest by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Wake Forest is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Wake Forest is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Wake Forest. However, there are services departing from Assembly & Gervais South and arriving at Holding Ave at Brooks St via Sumter Bus Stop, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Triangle Town Center P&R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Wake Forest station. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Columbia and Wake Forest is 222 miles. The road distance is 219.3 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Wake Forest without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Columbia to Wake Forest, including transfers.
Columbia to Wake Forest bus services, operated by The COMET, depart from Assembly & Gervais South station.
Columbia to Wake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Wake Forest is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $850 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Wake Forest, 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 Holding Ave at Brooks St via James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, Sumter Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, and Triangle Town Center P&R in around 8h 9m.
- 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 Wake Forest bus services, operated by The COMET, arrive at James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center station.
Columbia to Wake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Wake Forest is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Columbia to Wake Forest.
There are 38+ hotels available in Wake Forest.