Trains tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia, SC

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Today28 Jun
from US$260
Tomorrow29 Jun
from US$211
Mon30 Jun
Tue1 Jul
Wed2 Jul
from US$117
Thu3 Jul
Fri4 Jul
from US$117
Sat5 Jul

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Tri-Rail Station
    Arrival time: 30 June at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Fort Lauderdale
    Departure location: Tri-Rail Station
    Arrival time: 30 June at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Fort Lauderdale to Columbia: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$117
Average train trip duration16h 21m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure11:43
Distance546 miles

Fort Lauderdale to Columbia Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Fort Lauderdale - Columbia, SC

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia cost?

    The average train ticket price from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia is US$117. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia?

    A train trip between Fort Lauderdale and Columbia is around 16h 21m, although the fastest train will take about 16h 21m. This is the time it takes to travel the 547 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Fort Lauderdale and Columbia?

    The number of trains from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia?

    When taking the train from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
26/06
US$137
27/06
US$88
Today
US$250
29/06
US$202
30/06
No data
01/07
US$73
02/07
US$111
03/07
US$88
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia was searched and found on 1 Jul 2025 with a price of US$73

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

You can expect to pay from US$73 to US$488 for a train ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$73, which is on 2025-07-01.

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 Fort Lauderdale and Columbia is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Columbia.

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.

By choosing the train between Fort Lauderdale and Columbia, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

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.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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