Columbia, MD to Boston, MA train

Q: What time does the first train from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA leave?

The first train from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA leaves at 4: 29 AM . Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Q: What time does the last train from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA leave?

The last train from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA leaves at 10: 35 PM .

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA

Trains from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA run on average 27 times per day, taking around 7h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $164 (€146) but you can travel from only $74 (€66) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $74 (€66)

Distance

370 miles (597 km)

Average train duration

7h 50m

Cheapest ticket price

$164 (€146)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

7h 50m

First train

04:29

Last train

22:35

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $74 (€66)

Train providers: Amtrak from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA trains

You can travel by train to Boston, MA from Columbia, MD with Amtrak. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Columbia, MD and Boston, MA, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

FAQs: Trains from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA

FAQs: Travel by train from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA.

Cheap train tickets from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA can start from as little as $164 (€146) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Columbia, MD to Boston, MA is $164 (€146); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Boston, MA from Columbia, MD is on average 7 h 50 min for the 370 mile (597 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Columbia, MD and Boston, MA by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA leaves at 4: 29 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA leaves at 10: 35 PM.

There are 27 trains a day from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Columbia, MD to Boston, MA train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Boston, MA from Columbia, MD to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 35 PM.

The cheapest month to travel from Columbia, MD to Boston, MA by train is August.