Trains tickets from Durham (NC), US to Columbia (SC)

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Station
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 7 at
    Departure city: Durham
    Departure location: Durham Station
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Durham to Columbia.

Average Price$67 - $67Average Duration5h 10m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$37 - $132Average Duration7h 19m
27kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Durham to Columbia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Columbia. The journey takes about 7 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
7h 19mAverage Duration
$37Cheapest ticket
27kgCO₂ emissions

Train Durham to Columbia: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$53
Average train trip duration7h 19m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure5:01pm
Distance184 miles (296 km)

Durham to Columbia Train

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

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$34
05/02
$36
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Durham to Columbia was searched and found on May 1, 2025 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $402 for a train ticket from Durham to Columbia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-05-08.

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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.

By choosing the train between Durham and Columbia, 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?

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!

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.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Durham to Columbia?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Durham and Columbia is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $53 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $37. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Columbia, choose the train, as it will take you from Durham to Columbia in about 5h 10m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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