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Trip Overview

The train between Washington and Columbia takes 10h 37m. There is at least one train per day from Washington 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.

10h 37m
Duration
504 mi
Distance
$330
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Washington to Columbia train times

Trains run once daily between Washington and Columbia. The service departs Washington at 1:48 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Columbia at 00:25:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington 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: 504 mi
  • Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $270–430 and the journey takes 10h 37m.

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