There are 4 ways to get from Davidson to Columbia by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Main St & Concord Rd to 3rd St & McDowell Stbus 77x
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
6h 1m$46–73Drive 113.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Davidson to Columbiacar 113.5 mi
2h$21–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kannapolis to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
8h 9m$167–293Bus via Sumter
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0644S
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus 44
7h 27m$22–44
Davidson to Columbia by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Davidson to Columbia is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Davidson to Columbia is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Davidson to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Main St & Concord Rd and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Transit Center- Bay E, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Davidson to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Kannapolis and arriving at Columbia Station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Davidson and Columbia is 142 miles. The road distance is 114.2 miles.
The best way to get from Davidson to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Davidson to Columbia, including transfers.
Davidson to Columbia bus services, operated by Charlotte Area Transit System, depart from Main St & Concord Rd station.
Davidson to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kannapolis station.
The best way to get from Davidson to Columbia is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $300 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Davidson, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Main St & Concord Rd to Sumter Laurel South via 3rd St & McDowell St, Transit Center- Bay E, 4th St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Davidson to Columbia Station via Kannapolis and Cary in around 8h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kannapolis to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- charlottenc.gov
Bus from Main St & Concord Rd to 3rd St & McDowell St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Home
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Davidson to Columbia bus services, operated by Charlotte Area Transit System, arrive at 3rd St & McDowell St station.
Davidson to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Davidson to Columbia is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Davidson to Columbia.
There are 380+ hotels available in Columbia.