Trains tickets from Greenville, SC to Columbia, SC

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Greenville
    Departure location: Greenville Station
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 7 at
    Departure city: Greenville
    Departure location: Greenville Station
    Arrival time: August 8 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Greenville, SC to Columbia, SC: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$307
Average train trip duration21h 57m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure2:23am
Distance98 miles (158 km)

Greenville to Columbia Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Greenville, SC to Columbia, SC was searched and found on Aug 9, 2025 with a price of $247

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

You can expect to pay from $247 to $1,075 for a train ticket from Greenville, SC to Columbia, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $247 which is on 2025-08-09.

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 Greenville 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.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Columbia, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Greenville to Columbia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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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