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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: ColumbiaDeparture location: Columbia, SCArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: RaleighDestination location: Union StationOperated by: Amtrak
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Columbia to RaleighAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 4 hours 44 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Columbia to Raleigh: Trip Overview
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Based on 5076 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $27.00
Amtrak Columbia Raleigh recent customer reviews
I didn’t hear any announcements that the trip was running late. My granddaughter texted me my new arrival time.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Columbia to Raleigh was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $26To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Columbia to Raleigh, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $26 to $344 for a train ticket from Columbia to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-04-30.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Columbia to Raleigh is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Raleigh you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Columbia and Raleigh compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Columbia to Raleigh while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
What's the cheapest way to go from Columbia to Raleigh?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Columbia and Raleigh is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $29 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $27. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Raleigh, choose the train, as it will take you from Columbia to Raleigh in about 4h 15m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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