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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 | Petersburg, VA | Columbia, SC | CheapestFastest | ||||
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| Train | Petersburg, VA | Columbia, SC | No tags | ||||
| Train | Petersburg, VA | Columbia, SC | No tags | ||||
| Train | Petersburg, VA | Columbia, SC | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: 12/08/2025 EST.
Get from Petersburg to Columbia
The journey takes about 7 hours 42 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 357, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5648 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 357
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Petersburg 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 Petersburg to Columbia?
The cheapest train tickets from Petersburg to Columbia start from R 1 357. The average price for this train route is around R 2 176. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Petersburg to Columbia?
The average train journey time from Petersburg to Columbia is 7h 42m, covering a distance of 487 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 42m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Petersburg to Columbia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Petersburg to Columbia?
The earliest train from Petersburg to Columbia departs at 07:40. And the latest train departs at 16:43.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Petersburg to Columbia, SC was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 617To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Petersburg to Columbia, SC as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 617 to R 13 848 for a train ticket from Petersburg to Columbia, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 617, which is on 2025-12-16.
