What is the travel distance from Columbia to Durham?

About 184 miles (296 km) separate Columbia and Durham.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbia to Durham?

The majority of buses traveling from Columbia to Durham start their journey at Columbia Bus Station and wind up at Durham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are River Cruises, HMS Trincomalee Trust, Crook Hall, Killhope - The North of England Lead Mining Museum and Oriental Museum.

Bus Columbia to Durham from $60 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Columbia to Durham on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	5h	10:30pm	BP Gas Station	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	5h	12:30am	BP Gas Station	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	5h	10:30pm	BP Gas Station	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	5h	12:30am	BP Gas Station	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	5h	10:30pm	BP Gas Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Columbia to Durham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5hAverage Duration

184 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $67	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$53 - $53	Average Duration6h 8m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

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Wanda Coach

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Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Columbia and Durham?

Stops in Columbia

A - Columbia Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Columbia

C - Flying J Travel Center

Stops in Durham

A - Durham Greyhound Bus Station

B - Compare Foods Durham

C - Durham Compare Foods Durham

D - Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbia, SC to Durham, NC, US by bus

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What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

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The cheapest trip from Columbia, SC to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $60

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Columbia, SC to Durham, NC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $60 to $60 for a bus ticket from Columbia, SC to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-11-19.