Trains tickets from Baltimore to Columbia (SC)

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TodayMay 21
TomorrowMay 22
FriMay 23
from $169
SatMay 24
SunMay 25
MonMay 26
from $172
TueMay 27
WedMay 28

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Baltimore
    Departure location: BWI Airport - Amtrak/MARC Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Baltimore
    Departure location: BWI Airport - Amtrak/MARC Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Baltimore
    Departure location: BWI Airport - Amtrak/MARC Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Baltimore
    Departure location: BWI Airport - Amtrak/MARC Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Baltimore
    Departure location: BWI Airport - Amtrak/MARC Station
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Columbia
    Destination location: Columbia, SC
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Baltimore to Columbia.

Bus
Average Price$110 - $110Average Duration10h 20m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$144 - $375Average Duration13h 5m
65kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Baltimore to Columbia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Columbia. The journey takes about 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
10h 20mAverage Duration
$110Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Train Baltimore to Columbia: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$184
Average train trip duration13h 5m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure10:54am
Distance441 miles (710 km)
Latest train departure11:32am

Baltimore to Columbia Train

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

Best price found
05/19
$129
05/20
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Today
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05/22
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05/23
$169
05/24
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05/25
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05/26
$172
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Baltimore to Columbia was searched and found on May 19, 2025 with a price of $129

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

You can expect to pay from $129 to $513 for a train ticket from Baltimore to Columbia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $169 which is on 2025-05-23.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Columbia, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Baltimore and Columbia, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Baltimore to Columbia, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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