There are 4 ways to get from Wilson to Columbia by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
6h 44m$140–226Drive 237.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wilson to Columbiacar 237.3 mi
4h 3m$44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0652s / ...
- Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
7h 34m$53–77Bus via Camden
- Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
8h 24m$67–108
Wilson to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wilson to Columbia is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Wilson to Columbia is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilson to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Wilson 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 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Wilson to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Wilson and arriving at Columbia Station via Raleigh Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Wilson and Columbia is 259 miles. The road distance is 238.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wilson to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Wilson to Columbia, including transfers.
Wilson to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilson Bus Stop station.
Wilson to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wilson station.
The best way to get from Wilson to Columbia is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Wilson, Wilson County, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a train from Wilson to Columbia Station via Raleigh Union Station in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilson 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 7h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
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Booking & Getting There
Wilson to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Wilson to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilson to Columbia is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Wilson to Columbia.
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