Trains tickets from Columbia, SC to Boston, MA, US

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Today20 Aug
Tomorrow21 Aug
from US$367
Fri22 Aug
Sat23 Aug
Sun24 Aug
Mon25 Aug
Tue26 Aug
from US$255
Wed27 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 21 August at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: 22 August at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 21 August at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: 22 August at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 August at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: 22 August at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 August at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: 22 August at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 21 August at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: 22 August at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: South Station (Train Terminal)
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Columbia, SC to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$255
Average train trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure04:13
Distance789 miles
Latest train departure04:22

Columbia to Boston Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Columbia, SC - Boston, MA, US

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Columbia to Boston cost?

    The average train ticket price from Columbia to Boston is US$255. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Columbia to Boston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Columbia to Boston?

    A train trip between Columbia and Boston is around 1d 5h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 5h. This is the time it takes to travel the 790 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Columbia and Boston?

    The number of trains from Columbia to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Columbia to Boston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Columbia to Boston?

    When taking the train from Columbia to Boston, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
18/08
US$245
19/08
US$245
Today
US$296
21/08
US$353
22/08
US$296
23/08
US$223
24/08
US$223
25/08
US$188
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Columbia, SC to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on 25 Aug 2025 with a price of US$188

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Columbia, SC to Boston, MA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$188 to US$851 for a train ticket from Columbia, SC to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$188, which is on 2025-08-25.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Columbia to Boston is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Boston, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Columbia and Boston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Columbia to Boston.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Boston, MA, US to Columbia, SC

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