Trains tickets from Columbia, SC to Boston, MA, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 16 at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 16 at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 16 at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 16 at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: Back Bay Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 16 at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: August 17 at
    Destination city: Boston
    Destination location: South Station (Train Terminal)
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Columbia, SC to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$285
Average train trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure4:13am
Distance790 miles (1273 km)
Latest train departure4:22am

Columbia to Boston Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/12
$210
08/13
$296
Today
$353
08/15
$274
08/16
$296
08/17
$210
08/18
$245
08/19
$245
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Columbia, SC to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of $210

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

You can expect to pay from $210 to $789 for a train ticket from Columbia, SC to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $210 which is on 2025-08-17.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Columbia to Boston is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Boston, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Columbia and Boston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

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.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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