There are 4 ways to get from Lexington to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from High Point to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
8h 20m$83–195Drive 149.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lexington to Columbiacar 149.3 mi
2h 36m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus 44
9h 26m$38–62Bus via Raleigh
- Take the bus from Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0647S
- Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
11h 22m$72–115
Lexington to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Columbia is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Lexington to Columbia is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lexington to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term and arriving at Assembly Senate North via Fayetteville Bus Station and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Lexington to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from High Point and arriving at Columbia Station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Lexington and Columbia is 301 miles. The road distance is 150.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lexington to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $80 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Lexington to Columbia, including transfers.
Lexington to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term station.
Lexington to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from High Point station.
The best way to get from Lexington to Columbia is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $80 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Lexington, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Lexington to Columbia Station via High Point Terminal, High Point, and Cary in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term to Assembly Senate North via Fayetteville Bus Station, Sumter Bus Stop, and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center in around 9h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from High Point to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 704-348-1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- sunwaycharters.com
Bus from Lexington Davidson Co Trans Term to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Schedules at
- sunwaycharters.com
- Passenger
- $18–25
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $40–60
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More Questions & Answers
Lexington to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fayetteville Bus Station.
Lexington to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Columbia is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Lexington to Columbia.
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