Trains tickets from Columbia (SC) to Philadelphia (PA)

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Columbia
    Departure location: Columbia, SC
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Columbia to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$201
Average train trip duration15h 42m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure4:13am
Distance523 miles (842 km)

Columbia to Philadelphia Train

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

Best price found
04/23
$283
04/24
$306
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04/26
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04/27
$251
04/28
$171
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Columbia to Philadelphia was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $171

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

You can expect to pay from $171 to $652 for a train ticket from Columbia to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $171 which is on 2025-04-28.

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.

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