What is the travel distance from Raleigh to Columbia?

It's about 295 km (183 miles) from Raleigh to Columbia.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Raleigh to Columbia?

Buses departing from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station in Raleigh will take you to Columbia Bus Station in Columbia.

Bus Raleigh to Columbia from $58 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Raleigh to Columbia on November 21
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 22
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 23
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 24
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 25
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 26
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: Yesterday at 9:53 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 a good way to reach Columbia. The journey takes about 4 hours 31 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

4h 31mAverage Duration

295 kmDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$66 - $66	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $184	Average Duration4h 31m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Wanda Coach

2.5/5647 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi1.7

Based on 647 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Wanda Coach ticket prices on this trip start at $66

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 travelling from Raleigh to Columbia, SC by bus

What is the travel distance from Raleigh to Columbia?
It's about 295 km (183 miles) from Raleigh to Columbia.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Raleigh to Columbia?
Buses departing from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station in Raleigh will take you to Columbia Bus Station in Columbia.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$58

11-19

$58

Today

$58

11-21

$58

11-22

$58

11-23

$58

11-24

$58

11-25

$58

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Columbia, SC was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $58

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 $58 to $58 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 $58 which is on 2025-11-21.