There are 4 ways to get from Fuquay-Varina to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
4h 37m$107–185Drive 188.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fuquay-Varina to Columbiacar 188.8 mi
4h 7m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
5h 14m$85–113Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbia (CAE)plane RDU - CAE
5h 10m$190–883
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbia (CAE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fuquay-Varina to Columbia is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Fuquay-Varina to Columbia is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Fuquay-Varina to Columbia. However, there are services departing from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Fuquay-Varina to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Columbia Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Fuquay-Varina and Columbia is 212 miles. The road distance is 189.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fuquay-Varina to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Fuquay-Varina to Columbia, including transfers.
Fuquay-Varina to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh station.
Fuquay-Varina to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Fuquay-Varina to Columbia is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 5h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $190 - $900 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Fuquay-Varina, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, Wanda Coach operates a bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SC once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
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 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
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
- $190–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $40–60
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More Questions & Answers
Fuquay-Varina to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Columbia, SC station.
Fuquay-Varina to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fuquay-Varina to Columbia is 190 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Fuquay-Varina to Columbia.
There are 406+ hotels available in Columbia.