How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Columbia?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Columbia start from £90. The average price for this train route is around £259. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Columbia?

The average train journey time from New York City to Columbia is 15h 25m, covering a distance of 605 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 15h 20m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Columbia route?

Several major train operators run on 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 New York City to Columbia?

The earliest train from New York City to Columbia departs at 08:10. And the latest train departs at 09:05.

Which is the best train operator from New York City 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 New York City to Columbia?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from New York City 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 New York City 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.

Train New York City to Columbia from £86 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Columbia on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 2m	00:25	Columbia, SC	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15h 25m	00:25	Columbia, SC	Fastest
	Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 2m	00:25	Columbia, SC	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15h 25m	00:25	Columbia, SC	No tags
	Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 2m	00:25	Columbia, SC	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Columbia on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 2m	00:25	Columbia, SC	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15h 25m	00:25	Columbia, SC	Fastest
	Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 2m	00:25	Columbia, SC	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15h 25m	00:25	Columbia, SC	No tags
	Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 2m	00:25	Columbia, SC	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Columbia on 11 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 2m	00:25	Columbia, SC	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15h 25m	00:25	Columbia, SC	Fastest
	Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 2m	00:25	Columbia, SC	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15h 25m	00:25	Columbia, SC	No tags
	Train	08:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 2m	00:25	Columbia, SC	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Columbia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Columbia. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

13h 30mAverage duration

603 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£101 - £101	Average duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£90 - £1,473	Average duration15h 25m	CO₂ emissions 89kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,629 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Columbia, SC by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Columbia?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Columbia start from £90. The average price for this train route is around £259. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Columbia?
The average train journey time from New York City to Columbia is 15h 25m, covering a distance of 605 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 15h 20m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Columbia route?
Several major train operators run on 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 New York City to Columbia?
The earliest train from New York City to Columbia departs at 08:10. And the latest train departs at 09:05.
Which is the best train operator from New York City 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 New York City to Columbia?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from New York City 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 New York City 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.

Best price found

05/12

£250

06/12

£160

Today

£330

08/12

£250

09/12

£250

10/12

£100

11/12

£250

12/12

£170

The cheapest trip from New York City to Columbia, SC was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £100

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

You can expect to pay from £100 to £605 for a train ticket from New York City to Columbia, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £100, which is on 2025-12-10.