Bus Tickets from Raleigh, NC to Columbia, SC

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Raleigh
    Departure location: 1127 Ileagnes Road
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: 1729 Broad River Road
    Operated by: Wanda CoachWanda Coach
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Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Columbia.

Average Price$46 - $46Average Duration4h 35m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$27 - $249Average Duration4h 31m
27kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Raleigh to Columbia

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 $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
4h 31mAverage Duration
$27Cheapest ticket
27kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Raleigh to Columbia: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$46
Average bus trip duration4h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure4:55am
Distance182 miles (292 km)

Raleigh to Columbia Bus

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Raleigh to Columbia was searched and found on May 2, 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, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $40 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Columbia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-05-05.

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!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Raleigh to Columbia.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Raleigh to Columbia.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Raleigh to Columbia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus from Raleigh to Columbia

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Train from Raleigh to Columbia

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