Trains from Charlotte, NC to Columbia, SC

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TodayNov 5
from $81
TomorrowNov 6
ThuNov 7
FriNov 8
from $97
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Trains leaving Friday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: November 8 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: November 9 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: November 8 at
    Departure city: Charlotte
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: November 9 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

Train Charlotte to Columbia: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$86
Average train trip duration8h 11m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure2:20pm
Distance87 miles (140 km)
Latest train departure5:30pm

Charlotte to Columbia Trains

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/03
$69
11/04
$97
Today
$81
11/06
No data
11/07
No data
11/08
$97
11/09
No data
11/10
No data
The cheapest trip from Charlotte to Columbia was searched and found on Nov 3, 2024 with a price of $69

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

You can expect to pay from $69 to $643 for a train ticket from Charlotte to Columbia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $97 which is on 2024-11-08.

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 Charlotte 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.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Columbia you take, 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 Charlotte and Columbia, 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 Charlotte to Columbia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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!

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Train from Columbia to Charlotte

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