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Trip Overview

The average train between Columbia and Boston takes 19h 23m and the fastest train takes 19h 2m. There is at least one train per day from Columbia to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h 23m
Duration
960 mi
Distance
$616
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Columbia to Boston train times

Trains run once daily between Columbia and Boston. The service departs Columbia at 4:22 AM at night, which arrives into Boston at 23:24:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela19h 2m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak Acela20h 27m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela19h 15m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela19h 15m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela19h 15m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela19h 15m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela19h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbia to Boston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 959.5 mi
  • Duration: 19h 23m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Columbia Station to Boston via Washington Union Station in around 18h 36m.

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