The train between New Orleans and Columbia takes 38h 15m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from New Orleans 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 6 times a week between New Orleans and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Orleans is at 9:10 AM which arrives into Columbia at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Greensboro and take an average of 38h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Columbia. However, there are services departing from New Orleans station and arriving at Columbia station via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 15m.
New Orleans to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
New Orleans to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
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The distance between New Orleans and Columbia is 963.5 km. The road distance is 1,826 km.
You can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Columbia Station via Greensboro and Cary in around 28h 48m.
