Trains tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Columbia, SC

TodayAug 6
TomorrowAug 7
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from $240
MonAug 11
from $219
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 10 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: August 11 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Philadelphia, PA to Columbia, SC: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$189
Average train trip duration14h 36m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:44am
Distance523 miles (842 km)
Latest train departure10:56am

Philadelphia to Columbia Train

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

Best price found
08/04
$123
08/05
$181
Today
$152
08/07
$140
08/08
$181
08/09
$111
08/10
$230
08/11
$258
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Columbia, SC was searched and found on Aug 9, 2025 with a price of $111

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

You can expect to pay from $111 to $606 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Columbia, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $111 which is on 2025-08-09.

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 Philadelphia to Columbia 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 Columbia, 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 Philadelphia 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?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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!

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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