There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Congaree National Park by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, taxi, car, or plane
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Bus via Sumter
best- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0645S
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Across From Temple of Faith Bible Churchbus 44
7h 21m$46–77Drive 218.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh to Congaree National Parkcar 218.6 mi
4h 23m$40–58Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the taxi from Camden to Congaree National Parktaxi
7h 27m$191–293Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbia (CAE)plane RDU - CAE
- Take the taxi from Columbia-Airport-CAE to Congaree National Parktaxi
5h 36m$212–912Bus
- Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
- Take the bus from Laurel Sumter East to Congaree Bluff Southbus 44
8h 37m$60–83Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Columbia (CAE)plane CLT - CAE
- Take the taxi from Columbia-Airport-CAE to Congaree National Parktaxi
7h 11m$252–1,080
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbia (CAE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Congaree National Park is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Congaree National Park is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Congaree National Park. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Across From Temple of Faith Bible Church via Raleigh Bus Station and James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Raleigh and Congaree National Park is 231 miles. The road distance is 219.9 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Congaree National Park without a car is to bus via Sumter which takes 7h 21m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Raleigh to Congaree National Park, including transfers.
Raleigh to Congaree National Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Congaree National Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sumter Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Congaree National Park is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Raleigh to Congaree National Park.
There are 26+ hotels available in Congaree National Park.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Congaree National Park, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Congaree National Park via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Sumter Bus Stop, James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center, and Across From Temple of Faith Bible Church in around 7h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- 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
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–850
- 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 Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Across From Temple of Faith Bible Church
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from Laurel Sumter East to Congaree Bluff South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $90–150
Checker Yellow Cabs
- Phone
- +1 803-799-3311
- Website
- checkeryellowcab.com
Checker Yellow Cabs
- Phone
- +1 803-799-3311
- Website
- checkeryellowcab.com
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