What is the travel distance from Raleigh to Columbia?

Raleigh and Columbia are 183 miles (295 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Raleigh to Columbia start their journey at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station and wind up at Columbia Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Raleigh to Columbia from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Raleigh to Columbia on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:55am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	4h 35m	9:30am	1729 Broad River Road	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Raleigh to Columbia on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:55am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	4h 35m	9:30am	1729 Broad River Road	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Raleigh to Columbia on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:55am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	4h 35m	9:30am	1729 Broad River Road	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Raleigh to Columbia on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:55am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	4h 35m	9:30am	1729 Broad River Road	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 2:34 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Columbia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Columbia. The journey takes about 4 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 31mAverage Duration

183 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $46	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $73	Average Duration4h 31m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

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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.

Wanda Coach Raleigh Columbia recent customer reviews

The bus was 2 hours+ late for the second time. And theres no way to track the bus location or ETA. Please make this information accessible.

Jayden S.

January 3, 2024

The bus was over 2 hours late and theres no way of tracking it. Very poor navigation tools.

Jaydyn S.

November 26, 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Columbia?

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Columbia

A - Columbia Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Columbia

C - Flying J Travel Center

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

$40

11/12

$40

Today

$40

11/14

$40

11/15

$40

11/16

$40

11/17

$40

11/18

$40

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Columbia, SC was searched and found on Nov 11, 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 Raleigh to Columbia, SC, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $40 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Columbia, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-14.