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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: July 31 atDeparture city: AlexandriaDeparture location: Alexandria StationArrival time: August 1 atDestination city: ColumbiaDestination location: Columbia, SCOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: July 31 atDeparture city: AlexandriaDeparture location: Alexandria StationArrival time: August 1 atDestination city: ColumbiaDestination location: Columbia, SCOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Train Alexandria, VA, US to Columbia, SC: Trip Overview
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Based on 5343 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $72
Alexandria to Columbia Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Alexandria, VA, US to Columbia, SC was searched and found on Jul 26, 2025 with a price of $120To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Alexandria, VA, US to Columbia, SC, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $120 to $527 for a train ticket from Alexandria, VA, US to Columbia, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $120 which is on 2025-07-28.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Alexandria and Columbia is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Columbia.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Columbia, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Alexandria and Columbia compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Alexandria to Columbia.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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.
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