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How to get fromRaleigh to Columbusby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to Columbus by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbus Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane plane RDU - CSG
    6h 16m
    $64–374

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus bus
    11h 46m
    $113–197

  3. Drive 486.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Columbuscar car 486.8 mi
    8h 57m
    $89–129

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane RDU - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus bus
    6h 17m
    $244–620

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Columbus Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane plane GSO - CSG
    7h 28m
    $128–535

  6. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Columbus Airport

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane plane FAY - CSG
    9h 56m
    $83–372

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GSO - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus bus
    7h 25m
    $183–710

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus bus Groome Transportation
    12h 54m
    $101–191

  9. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spring St just before Linden Ave to Newnan Park and Ridebus bus 453
    4. Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Opelika 4th Street Station to Columbustaxi taxi
    13h 33m
    $198–324

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbus Airport (CSG) flights

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Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Columbus, GA, USA?

Delta and Frontier Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbus Airport (CSG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Metra Transfer Center via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Airport Station, Atlanta Airport, Groome Transportation - Columbus, and North Lake Loop & Bear Ln. in around 12h 54m.

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