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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Wilmington Station | Columbia, SC | Cheapest | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Wilmington Station | Columbia, SC | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Wilmington Station | Columbia, SC | No tags | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Wilmington Station | Columbia, SC | No tags | ||||
| Train | Wilmington Station | Columbia, SC | No tags |
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Get from Wilmington to Columbia
The journey takes about 13 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just $158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Wilmington, DE to Columbia, SC 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 Wilmington to Columbia?
The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Columbia start from $158. The average price for this train route is around $341. 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 Wilmington to Columbia?
The average train ride duration from Wilmington to Columbia is 13h 53m, covering a distance of 499 miles (804 km). The quickest train can get you there in 13h 19m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Wilmington to Columbia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Wilmington to Columbia?
The earliest train departs from Wilmington to Columbia at 10:06am. And the latest train departs at 11:06am.
What is the best train operator from Wilmington to Columbia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Columbia?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Wilmington to Columbia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wilmington to Columbia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Columbia, SC was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $110To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Wilmington, DE to Columbia, SC, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $110 to $855 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Columbia, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $162 which is on 2025-12-19.
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