There are 4 ways to get from Winston-Salem to Columbia by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
6h 21m$53–87Drive 169.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winston-Salem to Columbiacar 169.2 mi
2h 55m$31–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain
8h 16m$87–188Fly
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Columbia (CAE)plane GSO - CAE
6h 6m$150–974
Winston-Salem to Columbia by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winston-Salem to Columbia is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Winston-Salem to Columbia is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Winston-Salem to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Winston Salem(Trans Center) and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Charlotte Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Winston-Salem and Columbia is 195 miles. The road distance is 170.2 miles.
The best way to get from Winston-Salem to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Winston-Salem to Columbia, including transfers.
Winston-Salem to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
The best way to get from Winston-Salem to Columbia is to bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $1,000 and takes 6h 6m.
Winston-Salem to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winston-Salem to Columbia is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Winston-Salem to Columbia.
What companies run services between Winston-Salem, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Sumter Laurel South via Charlotte Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Columbia (CAE) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Columbia via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
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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