There are 4 ways to get from Rocky Mount to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rocky Mount to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
6h 12m$85–180Drive 254.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rocky Mount to Columbiacar 254.7 mi
4h 19m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
- Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
8h 17m$55–83Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Rocky Mount to Greenville (PGV)taxi
- Fly from Greenville (PGV) to Columbia (CAE)plane PGV - CAE
5h 57m$211–907
Rocky Mount to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rocky Mount to Columbia is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Rocky Mount to Columbia is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rocky Mount to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Rocky Mount Bus Stop and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rocky Mount and arriving at Columbia Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Rocky Mount and Columbia is 271 miles. The road distance is 256.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rocky Mount to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $85 - $180.
The train from Rocky Mount to Columbia Station takes 6h 12m including transfers and departs once daily.
Rocky Mount to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rocky Mount Bus Stop station.
Rocky Mount to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rocky Mount station.
The best way to get from Rocky Mount to Columbia is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Rocky Mount, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rocky Mount to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Sumter Laurel South via Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, GoRaleigh Station, S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 8h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Greenville to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rocky Mount to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- 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 Rocky Mount Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
Rocky Mount to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Rocky Mount to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rocky Mount to Columbia is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Rocky Mount to Columbia.
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