How much is the train ticket from Columbia to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Columbia to Washington start from R 1 179. The average price for this train route is around R 1 742. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Columbia to Washington?

The average train journey time from Columbia to Washington is 10h 50m, covering a distance of 654 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 50m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Columbia to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Columbia to Washington?

The earliest train from Columbia to Washington departs at 04:22. And the latest train departs at 04:22.

Train Columbia to Washington from R 1 120 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Columbia to Washington on 28 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	04:22	Columbia, SC	10h 50m	15:12	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	04:22	Columbia, SC	10h 50m	15:12	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Columbia to Washington on 29 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	04:22	Columbia, SC	10h 50m	15:12	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	04:22	Columbia, SC	10h 50m	15:12	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Columbia to Washington on 30 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	04:22	Columbia, SC	10h 50m	15:12	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	04:22	Columbia, SC	10h 50m	15:12	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 10:44 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Columbia to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 800, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

9h 30mAverage duration

656 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 800 - R 1 800	Average duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 179 - R 15 426	Average duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 179

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Columbia, SC to Washington, DC, US by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Columbia to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Columbia to Washington start from R 1 179. The average price for this train route is around R 1 742. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Columbia to Washington?
The average train journey time from Columbia to Washington is 10h 50m, covering a distance of 654 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Columbia to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Columbia to Washington?
The earliest train from Columbia to Washington departs at 04:22. And the latest train departs at 04:22.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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The cheapest trip from Columbia, SC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 120

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 120 to R 7 904 for a train ticket from Columbia, SC to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 120, which is on 2026-01-31.

What's the cheapest way to go from Columbia, SC to Washington, DC, US?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time9h 30m	Avg priceR 1 800	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time10h 50m	Avg priceR 1 742	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Columbia, SC and Washington, DC, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 1 742 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 1 179. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Washington, DC, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Columbia, SC to Washington, DC, US in about 9h 30m – that's the fastest way to get there!