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

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

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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 Wilsontrain train Carolinian
    6h 29m
    $137–220

  2. Drive  236 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Wilsoncar car 236 mi
    4h 4m
    $44–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 13m
    $66–108

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Durhambus bus Augusta
    2. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train Carolinian
    9h 35m
    $88–138

Columbia to Wilson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Columbia Station to Wilson via Cary in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Wilson Bus Stop via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, and Raleigh Bus Station in around 9h 13m.

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