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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 | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Columbia, SC | Cheapest | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Columbia, SC | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Columbia, SC | No tags | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Columbia, SC | No tags | ||||
| Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Columbia, SC | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Columbia
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 R 2 252, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from New York City to Columbia?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Columbia start from R 2 007. The average price for this train route is around R 6 605. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 976 km. The quickest train can get 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 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 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers 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.
The cheapest trip from New York City to Columbia, SC was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 230To 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 R 2 230 to R 14 331 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 R 2 230, which is on 2025-12-16.
