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- This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 8 atDeparture city: WashingtonDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 9 atDestination city: ColumbiaDestination location: Columbia, SCOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - Departure time: August 8 atDeparture city: WashingtonDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: August 9 atDestination city: ColumbiaDestination location: Columbia, SCOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Columbia, SC was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of US$68To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Columbia, SC, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$68 to US$480 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Columbia, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$68 which is on 2025-08-12.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Washington 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.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Washington 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 Washington to Columbia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
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!
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
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.
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