The cheapest and fastest trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Columbia Station, Columbia, SC
Cheapest price
$303
Average price
$303
Fastest journey
14 h 36 m
Average duration
14 h 36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
842 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Columbia Station, Columbia, SC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Columbia Station, Columbia, SC will cost around $303 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $303.
Of the 1 trains that leave 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA for Columbia Station, Columbia, SC on Tue, Dec 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 842 km distance in an average of 14 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 36 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 14 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA - Columbia Station, Columbia, SCCompare Amtrak, Amtrak Acela


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Columbia Station, Columbia, SC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Columbia Station, Columbia, SC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €90. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €90, and a flight costs an average of €380.
Distance: 523 miles (842 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€166 Average price Cheapest | €399 Average price |
13h 34m Average total duration 13h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Columbia Station, Columbia, SC train times
The table below shows live departures for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Columbia Station, Columbia, SC trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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141 Northeast Regional · 41 Floridian | 2:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 14h35 | 5:25 AM Columbia Station, Columbia, SC | 1 transfer | |
2151 Acela+ 41 Floridian | 3:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 14h15 | 5:25 AM Columbia Station, Columbia, SC | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Columbia Station, Columbia, SC
Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Columbia Station, Columbia, SC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 13h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $112 (€90) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 13:44, the last at 14:20. The fastest train covers the 523 miles (842 km) distance in 14h 0m.
Distance 523 miles (842 km) |
Average train duration 13h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $112 (€90) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 14h 0m |
First train 13:44 |
Last train 14:20 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Columbia Station, Columbia, SC trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and Columbia Station, Columbia, SC from $112 (€90). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Columbia Station, Columbia, SC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA to Columbia Station, Columbia, SC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Columbia Station, Columbia, SC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.


