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How to get fromRaleigh, NC to Columbiaby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Raleigh, NC to Columbia by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Edenton Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    2. Take the taxi from Edenton Bus Stop to Columbiataxi taxi
    5h 58m
    $112–160

  2. Drive 158.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh, NC to Columbiacar car 158.9 mi
    2h 43m
    $29–42

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Cary to Wilsontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Edenton Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Edenton Bus Stop to Columbiataxi taxi
    6h 31m
    $120–180

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Map of how to get from Raleigh, NC to Columbia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 184.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Columbia, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh, NC to Columbia. However, you can walk to Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd, take the line 6 bus to Plaza West Shopping Center, walk to Western Blvd at Jones Franklin Rd, take the line 9 bus to GoRaleigh Station, take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Edenton Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Columbia. Alternatively, you can drive from Raleigh, NC to Columbia in around 2h 43m.

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