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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 | Union Station | Columbia, SC | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | State Street Station | Columbia, SC | No tags | ||||
| Train | State Street Station | Columbia, SC | No tags | ||||
| Train | State Street Station | Columbia, SC | No tags | ||||
| Train | Union Station | Columbia, SC | No tags |
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Get from New Haven to Columbia
The journey takes about 18 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $432, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Haven, CT 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 New Haven to Columbia?
The cheapest train tickets from New Haven to Columbia start from $432. The average price for this train route is around $481. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New Haven to Columbia?
The average train ride duration from New Haven to Columbia is 18h 13m, covering a distance of 670 miles (1081 km). The quickest train can get you there in 17h 14m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the New Haven to Columbia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New Haven to Columbia?
The earliest train departs from New Haven to Columbia at 5:34am. And the latest train departs at 7:06am.
What is the best train operator from New Haven 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 Haven 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 most timely service from New Haven to Columbia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Haven 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 Haven, CT to Columbia, SC was searched and found on Jan 9, 2026 with a price of $264To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New Haven, CT to Columbia, SC, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $264 to $660 for a train ticket from New Haven, CT to Columbia, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $264 which is on 2026-01-12.
