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

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

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station 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
    4h 48m
    $116–174

  2. Drive 151.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Columbiacar car 151.4 mi
    2h 38m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    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
    4h 55m
    $107–156

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  • Distance: 181.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Columbia. However, you can take the train to Wilson, walk to Wilson Bus Stop, take the bus to Edenton Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Columbia. Alternatively, you can drive from Raleigh to Columbia in around 2h 38m.

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