What is the cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Columbus?

The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Columbus is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Raleigh to Columbus?

The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Columbus is to line 100 bus and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $95 - $650.

How far is it from Raleigh to Columbus?

The distance between Raleigh and Columbus is 391 miles. The road distance is 471.4 miles.

How do I travel from Raleigh to Columbus without a car?

The best way to get from Raleigh to Columbus without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 23m and costs $60 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Raleigh to Columbus?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Raleigh to Columbus, including transfers.

Can I drive from Raleigh to Columbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Columbus is 471 miles. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Raleigh to Columbus.

Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are 581+ hotels available in Columbus.

Raleigh to Columbus - 4 ways to travel via train, line 100 bus, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Columbus by bus, plane, train, or car

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Line 100 bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane RDU - CMH
4h 13m
$100–606
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
2. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus
13h 23m
$65–151
Train, bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
18h 33m
$216–444
Drive 468.7 mi
1. Drive from Raleigh to Columbuscar 468.7 mi
8h 25m
$86–124

Raleigh to Columbus by train and bus

7Weekly Services

13h 23mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 388.5 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Columbus. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), then take the line 7 bus to E Spring St & Neilston St. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Columbus - Mound St via Greensboro, Greensboro Bus Stop, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 13h 23m.

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