There are 5 ways to get from Wake Forest to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
6h 16m$68–142Bus via Sumter
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0645S
- Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus 44
8h 45m$36–62Bus
- Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
7h 25m$48–68Drive 218.2 mi
- Drive from Wake Forest to Columbiacar 218.2 mi
4h 35m$40–58Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Columbia (CAE)plane RDU - CAE
8h 15m$130–810
Wake Forest to Columbia by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wake Forest to Columbia is to bus via Sumter which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Wake Forest to Columbia is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Wake Forest to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Elm Ave at White St and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Triangle Town Center Mall at Orvis, GoRaleigh Station, S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Wake Forest station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Columbia Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Wake Forest and Columbia is 222 miles. The road distance is 219.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wake Forest to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Wake Forest to Columbia, including transfers.
Wake Forest to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh station.
Wake Forest to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Wake Forest to Columbia is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 7h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $850 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Wake Forest, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, Wanda Coach operates a bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SC once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- 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
- 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 Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
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
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 803-255-7100
- Website
- catchthecometsc.gov
Bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- catchthecometsc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Wake Forest to Columbia bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Columbia, SC station.
Wake Forest to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wake Forest to Columbia is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Wake Forest to Columbia.
There are 406+ hotels available in Columbia.