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Bus Raleigh to Columbia: Trip Overview

Bus Raleigh to Columbia: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$179
Average bus trip duration1d 11h
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure12:45 AM
Distance790 miles (1273 km)
Latest bus departure10:10 PM

Raleigh to Columbia Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Raleigh to Columbia. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Raleigh to Columbia from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Raleigh to Columbia, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Raleigh - Columbia

The best way to travel from Raleigh to Columbia is by bus. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

Traveling from Raleigh to Columbia takes around 1d 11h on average, although the fastest bus will take 1d 5h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 782 miles (1261 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 782 miles (1261 km).

If you're headed to Columbia from Raleigh, chances are that your bus will depart from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Midway Truck Plaza Bus Stop. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $148.

The average bus ticket price from Raleigh to Columbia is $179. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $148 to $337, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, it is possible to take an overnight bus from Raleigh to Columbia. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Raleigh and Columbia!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Raleigh to Columbia, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Raleigh to Columbia that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Raleigh to Columbia.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Bus from Columbia to Raleigh

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