How far is Columbia from Raleigh?

About 183 miles (295 km) separate Columbia and Raleigh.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Columbia to Raleigh leave from Columbia Bus Station and arrive at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Raleigh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Historic Oakwood, Contemporary Art Museum, North Carolina Museum of History, J. C. Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University and North Carolina Museum of Art.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbia to Raleigh on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	4h 15m	11:45pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Columbia to Raleigh on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	4h 15m	11:45pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Columbia to Raleigh on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	4h 15m	11:45pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Columbia to Raleigh on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30pm	1729 Broad River Road	4h 15m	11:45pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Columbia to Raleigh

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 4 hours 44 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 44mAverage Duration

183 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $46	Average Duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $128	Average Duration4h 44m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Wanda Coach

2.5/5644 reviews

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 Raleigh?

Stops in Columbia

A - Columbia Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Columbia

C - Flying J Travel Center

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbia, SC to Raleigh by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$40

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The cheapest trip from Columbia, SC to Raleigh was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $40

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 Raleigh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $40 for a bus ticket from Columbia, SC to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-13.