Trains tickets from San Antonio (TX), US to Columbia (SC)

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Next departures to Columbia

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 20 at
    Departure city: San Antonio
    Departure location: San Antonio Station
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Antonio to Columbia.

Average Price$258 - $258Average Duration1d 1h
43kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$407 - $441Average Duration2d 16h
157kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Antonio to Columbia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Columbia. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 34 minutes and with fares starting at just $258, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
$258Cheapest ticket
43kgCO₂ emissions

Train San Antonio to Columbia: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$407
Average train trip duration2d 16h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:48am
Distance1069 miles (1724 km)

San Antonio 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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05/19
$503
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Antonio to Columbia was searched and found on May 19, 2025 with a price of $503

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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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between San Antonio 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.

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Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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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