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How to Travel from

Raleigh to Columbia

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Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$293.41
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$765.41

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.16–$293.41
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$395.46

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$293.41
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$829.20

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$382.71

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.55–$153.08
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.79–$114.81

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.58–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$382.71

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$10.21
Bus from CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb to COLUMBIA
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.31
Bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$2.31
Bus from 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nb to LITTLE
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.31

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.41–$165.84

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh to Florence
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.31–$63.78

Wonder Bus Inc

Website:
gotobus.com/wonder-bus-inc/
Bus from Florence, SC to Columbia,
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.21–$15.31

Wanda Coach

Phone:
+1 646-630-7186
Website:
wandacoach.com
Bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Columbia,
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.34–$114.81

CoachRun

Phone:
+1 617-681-0820
Website:
coachrun.com/
Bus from 7 Star Tobacco - Raleigh to Mobile
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.14–$52.30

Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland

Website:
transitrta.com/
Bus from Arundel Mills Mall to Little
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$5.87

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Columbia?

The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Columbia is to bus which costs $20.65 - $48.91 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Raleigh to Columbia?

The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Columbia is to fly and bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $92.39 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Raleigh and Columbia?

No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh to Columbia. However, there are services departing from 7 Star Tobacco - Raleigh and arriving at COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE and CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Raleigh to Columbia?

The distance between Raleigh and Columbia is 555 km. The road distance is 471.3 km.

How do I travel from Raleigh to Columbia without a car?

The best way to get from Raleigh to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $76.09 - $500 .

How long does it take to get from Raleigh to Columbia?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Raleigh to Columbia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Raleigh to Columbia bus from?

Raleigh to Columbia bus services, operated by CoachRun, depart from 7 Star Tobacco - Raleigh station.

Train or bus from Raleigh to Columbia?

The best way to get from Raleigh to Columbia is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $76.09 - $500 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20.65 - $48.91 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Raleigh to Columbia bus arrive?

Raleigh to Columbia bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC.

Can I drive from Raleigh to Columbia?

Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Columbia is 471 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Raleigh to Columbia.

Where can I stay near Columbia?

There are 335+ hotels available in Columbia. Prices start at $49.68 per night.
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