Train tickets from Columbia, SC to Boston, MA, US

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Next departures for Columbia to Boston on November 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
    Columbia, SC
    Back Bay StationCheapest
    Amtrak
      Columbia, SC
      Boston Route 128, MAFastest
      Amtrak
        Columbia, SC
        Back Bay StationNo tags
        Amtrak
          Columbia, SC
          Back Bay StationNo tags
          Amtrak
            Columbia, SC
            South Station (Train Terminal)No tags

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            Get from Columbia to Boston

            This route is served by train only

            The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $196, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            3train per day
            1d 5hAverage Duration
            790 milesDistance
            116kgCO₂ emissions

            Train Columbia, SC to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview

            Please note, this information is subject to change.

            Average ticket price$285
            Average train trip duration1d 5h
            Number of daily trains3
            Earliest train departure4:22am
            Distance790 miles (1273 km)

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

            Best price found
            10/30
            $155
            10/31
            $155
            Today
            $134
            11/02
            $414
            11/03
            $245
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            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Columbia, SC to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Nov 1, 2025 with a price of $134

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

            You can expect to pay from $134 to $894 for a train ticket from Columbia, SC to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $245 which is on 2025-11-03.

            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 Columbia to Boston 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 Boston, 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 Columbia and Boston, 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?

            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.

            You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

            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.

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