The average train between Boston and Columbia takes 22h 20m and the fastest train takes 19h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Boston to Columbia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Boston and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Columbia at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 22h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Columbia station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.
Boston to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Columbia Station.
Book your Boston to Columbia train tickets online with Amtrak Acela and Amtrak.
The distance between Boston and Columbia is 1,272.5 km. The road distance is 1,542 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Columbia Station via Washington Union Station in around 18h 38m.
