The average train between Philadelphia and Columbia takes 13h 12m and the fastest train takes 13h 5m. There is at least one train per day from Philadelphia 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 once daily between Philadelphia and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 11:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 11:20 AM which arrives into Columbia at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Columbia station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
Philadelphia to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Columbia Station.
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The distance between Philadelphia and Columbia is 842.2 km. The road distance is 1,027 km.
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Columbia Station via Washington Union Station in around 13h 35m.
