How much is the train ticket from New York City to Columbia?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Columbia start from $117. The average price for this train route is around $337. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Columbia?

The average train ride duration from New York City to Columbia is 15h 25m, covering a distance of 605 miles (976 km). The quickest train can get you there in 15h 20m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the New York City to Columbia route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New York City to Columbia?

The earliest train departs from New York City to Columbia at 8:10am. And the latest train departs at 9:05am.

What is the best train operator from New York City to Columbia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Columbia?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from New York City to Columbia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New York City to Columbia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train New York City to Columbia from $111 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for New York City to Columbia on December 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	8:23am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 2m	12:25am	Columbia, SC	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15h 25m	12:25am	Columbia, SC	Fastest
	Train	8:23am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 2m	12:25am	Columbia, SC	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:00am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15h 25m	12:25am	Columbia, SC	No tags
	Train	8:23am	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 2m	12:25am	Columbia, SC	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 5:11 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Columbia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Columbia. The journey takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

13h 30mAverage Duration

603 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$131 - $131	Average Duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$117 - $1,914	Average Duration15h 25m	CO₂ emissions 89kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,632 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City to Columbia, SC by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New York City to Columbia?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Columbia start from $117. The average price for this train route is around $337. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Columbia?
The average train ride duration from New York City to Columbia is 15h 25m, covering a distance of 605 miles (976 km). The quickest train can get you there in 15h 20m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the New York City to Columbia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from New York City to Columbia?
The earliest train departs from New York City to Columbia at 8:10am. And the latest train departs at 9:05am.
What is the best train operator from New York City to Columbia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Columbia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from New York City to Columbia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New York City to Columbia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/06

$208

12/07

$429

Today

$324

12/09

$324

12/10

$129

12/11

$324

12/12

$221

12/13

$221

The cheapest trip from New York City to Columbia, SC was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $129

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

You can expect to pay from $129 to $786 for a train ticket from New York City to Columbia, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $129 which is on 2025-12-10.