The train between Charleston and Columbia takes 39h 54m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Charleston 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 3 times a week between Charleston and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 8:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleston is at 8:31 AM which arrives into Columbia at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 39h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charleston to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Charleston station and arriving at Columbia station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 54m.
Charleston to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
Charleston to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
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The distance between Charleston and Columbia is 486.6 km. The road distance is 1,400 km.
You can take a train from Charleston Station to Columbia Station via Alexandria in around 21h 12m.
