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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | 30th Street Station | Columbia, SC | Cheapest | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | 30th Street Station | Columbia, SC | Fastest | ||||
| Train | 30th Street Station | Columbia, SC | No tags | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | 30th Street Station | Columbia, SC | No tags | ||||
| Train | 30th Street Station | Columbia, SC | No tags |
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Get from Philadelphia to Columbia
The journey takes about 14 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $144, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Columbia, SC by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Columbia?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Columbia start at $144. The average price for this train route is around $346. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Philadelphia to Columbia?
The average train trip from Philadelphia to Columbia takes 14h 15m and covers 843 km. The quickest train gets you there in 13h 47m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Columbia route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Columbia?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Columbia departs at 9:44am. The latest train departs at 10:38am.
What is the best train operator from Philadelphia to Columbia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Columbia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Columbia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Philadelphia to Columbia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Columbia, SC was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $137To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Columbia, SC, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $137 to $1,037 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Columbia, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $137 which is on 2025-12-16.
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