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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: RaleighDeparture location: 1127 Ileagnes RoadArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: ColumbiaDestination location: 1729 Broad River Road
- This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd CheapestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: RaleighDeparture location: 1127 Ileagnes RoadArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: ColumbiaDestination location: 1729 Broad River Road
Bus Raleigh to Columbia: Trip Overview
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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.
The bus was over 2 hours late and theres no way of tracking it. Very poor navigation tools.
Raleigh to Columbia Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 2 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 3:55AM - 4:55AM |
Minimum Price | $45 |
Average Ticket Price | $45 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 4h35m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 4h35m |
Distance | 182 miles (292 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | Wanda Coach |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Raleigh and Columbia?
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station710-A Buckner Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
Columbia Bus Station7400 Wilson Blvd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
McDonald's - Columbia5901 Fairfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Flying J Travel CenterFrequently asked questions for your trip Raleigh - Columbia
Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Columbia without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy 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 about 4h 35m on average, but you can get there in as little as 4h 35m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 183 miles (295 km) that separate the two cities.
Raleigh and Columbia are 183 miles (295 km) apart.
About 2 buses travel this route daily, provided by Wanda Coach. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Raleigh to Columbia may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Raleigh to Columbia as effortless as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.
The bus service operates from 3:55 AM for the initial departure and runs until 4:55 AM for the final departure.
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.
Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $45.
The bus ticket costs $45 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $45 and $45, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.
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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.
Will you be returning to Raleigh by bus?
Bus from Columbia to RaleighYou can also go to Columbia by train
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