There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Columbia by bus, train (Amtrak), 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
best- Take the bus from Durham to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
5h 25m$49–66Drive 205.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to Columbiacar 205.4 mi
4h 24m$38–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
5h 33m$110–185Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbia (CAE)plane RDU - CAE
6h 47m$51–338
Durham to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Columbia is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Columbia is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Durham and Columbia is 237 miles. The road distance is 206.6 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Durham to Columbia, including transfers.
Durham to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Durham to Columbia is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 5h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $340 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Durham, 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, Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Durham to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $45–65
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Booking & Getting There
Durham to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Columbia, SC station.
Durham to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Columbia is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Durham to Columbia.
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