There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
4h 31m$65–140Drive 202.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Columbiacar 202.5 mi
4h 13m$37–54Bus
- Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
4h 52m$46–62Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbia (CAE)plane RDU - CAE
6h 11m$124–804
Raleigh to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Columbia is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Columbia is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh 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 4h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Raleigh Union Station station and arriving at Columbia Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Raleigh and Columbia is 204 miles. The road distance is 203.7 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $65 - $140.
The train from Raleigh Union Station to Columbia Station takes 4h 31m including transfers and departs once daily.
Raleigh to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh station.
Raleigh to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Columbia is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 52m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $850 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 31m. 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 Raleigh Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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
Raleigh to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Columbia, SC station.
Raleigh to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Columbia is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Raleigh to Columbia.
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