Trains from Columbia, SC to Philadelphia, PA

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $219
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $273
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $460
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $583
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $311
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Columbia - Philadelphia

When taking the train from Columbia to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Once in Philadelphia, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Eastern State Penitentiary, Liberty Bell, Citizens Bank Park, Please Touch Museum, National Museum of Jewish History.

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 Columbia and Philadelphia is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Philadelphia.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Philadelphia, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Columbia and Philadelphia, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Columbia to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Will you be returning to Columbia by train?

Train from Philadelphia to Columbia

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