SC → FL · about 548 miles
Columbia to Fort Lauderdale train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale. The fastest takes 16 hours 56 minutes; every train leaves at 12:35 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 16h 56m
- Leaves at
- 12:35 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Columbia Amtrak Station and arrives at Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:35 AM | 5:31 PM | 16h 56m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Columbia Where you get off in Fort Lauderdale The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Columbia
- Columbia Amtrak Station Map of Columbia Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Fort Lauderdale
Return trip: Fort Lauderdale to Columbia
Questions
How long is the train from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale?
The fastest direct train takes 16 hours 56 minutes; the typical trip is 16 hours 56 minutes.
What time is the first train from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale?
Every departure is at 12:35 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Columbia to Fort Lauderdale?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Columbia?
Trains to Fort Lauderdale leave from Columbia Amtrak Station.