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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Columbia, SC | South Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Columbia, SC | Boston Route 128, MA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Columbia, SC | Back Bay Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Columbia, SC | South Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Columbia, SC | Boston Route 128, MA | No tags |
Get from Columbia to Boston
The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5735 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $123
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbia, SC to Boston, MA, US 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 Columbia to Boston?
The cheapest train tickets from Columbia to Boston start from $123. The average price for this train route is around $233. 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 Columbia to Boston?
The average train ride duration from Columbia to Boston is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 790 miles (1274 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Columbia to Boston route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Columbia to Boston?
The earliest train departs from Columbia to Boston at 4:22am. And the latest train departs at 4:22am.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Columbia, SC to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Jan 17, 2026 with a price of $117To 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 $117 to $734 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 $117 which is on 2026-01-17.
