There are 4 ways to get from Selma to Columbia by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Selma Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
6h 11m$69–158Train, bus via Fayetteville
cheapest- Take the train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate Northbus 44
7h 16m$35–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Selma Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
7h 14m$53–82Drive 212.2 mi
- Drive from Selma to Columbiacar 212.2 mi
3h 33m$39–56
Selma to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Selma to Columbia is to train and bus via Fayetteville which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Selma to Columbia is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Selma station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Selma Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Raleigh Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Selma and Columbia is 233 miles. The road distance is 213.4 miles.
The best way to get from Selma to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Selma to Columbia, including transfers.
Selma to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Selma Station.
Selma to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Selma to Columbia is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Selma to Columbia.
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What companies run services between Selma, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Selma Station to Columbia Station via Raleigh Union Station in around 6h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- The COMET
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Senate North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- The COMET
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