The train between Houston and Columbia takes 2d 11h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Houston 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 twice a week between Houston and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Houston is at 12:10 PM which arrives into Columbia at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and take an average of 2d 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Houston to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Houston station and arriving at Columbia station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 11h.
Houston to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
Houston to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
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The distance between Houston and Columbia is 1,431 km. The road distance is 2,410 km.
You can take a train from Houston to Columbia Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Greensboro, and Cary in around 39h 18m.
