There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Raleigh by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, line 100 bus
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CMH - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
4h 50m$95–556Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
12h 20m$78–149Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
18h 46m$209–438Drive 469.2 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Raleighcar 469.2 mi
8h 24m$86–124Bus, train via Columbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
19h 26m$208–442
Columbus to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Raleigh is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Raleigh is to fly and line 100 bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $95 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Raleigh Bus Station via Winston Salem(Trans Center). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Columbus and Raleigh is 390 miles. The road distance is 471.9 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 12h 20m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Columbus to Raleigh, including transfers.
Columbus to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbus station.
Columbus to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Raleigh is 472 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Columbus to Raleigh.
Book your Columbus to Raleigh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Columbus to Raleigh Bus Station via Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Tuesday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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