There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh, NC 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
5h 26m$62–132Drive 195.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh, NC to Columbiacar 195.9 mi
4h 3m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
7h 18m$48–68Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbia (CAE)plane RDU - CAE
7h 22m$130–810
Raleigh, NC to Columbia by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh, NC to Columbia is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh, NC to Columbia is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh, NC to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Western Blvd at Jones Franklin Rd, GoRaleigh Station, S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh, NC to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Columbia Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Raleigh, NC and Columbia is 200 miles. The road distance is 197.1 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh, NC to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Raleigh, NC to Columbia, including transfers.
Raleigh, NC to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh station.
Raleigh, NC to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cary station.
The best way to get from Raleigh, NC to Columbia is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 7h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $850 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, 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
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Raleigh, NC to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Columbia, SC station.
Raleigh, NC to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh, NC to Columbia is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Raleigh, NC to Columbia.
There are 404+ hotels available in Columbia.