There are 4 ways to get from Duke University to Columbia by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus Drx
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
6h 49m$68–142Drive 206.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Duke University to Columbiacar 206.5 mi
4h 25m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
7h 20m$49–69Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbia (CAE)plane RDU - CAE
7h 17m$117–809
Duke University to Columbia by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duke University to Columbia is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Duke University to Columbia is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Duke University to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Horton Rd at Guess Rd, Durham and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Duke University and Columbia is 233 miles. The road distance is 207.7 miles.
The best way to get from Duke University to Columbia without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 49m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Duke University to Columbia, including transfers.
Duke University to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Duke University to Columbia is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $850 and takes 7h 17m.
Duke University to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Columbia, SC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duke University to Columbia is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Duke University to Columbia.
What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Wanda Coach operates a bus from Durham to Columbia, SC once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 4h 43m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbia (CAE) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd to Union Station - Bus Platform A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Durham to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $45–65
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