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Durham to Columbia trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Durham and Columbia takes 4h 57m. There is at least one train per day from Durham 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.

4h 57m
Duration
213 mi
Distance
$142
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Durham to Columbia train times

Trains run once daily between Durham and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 7:28 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Durham is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Columbia at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham to Columbia? 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: 212.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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