SC → FL · about 414 miles
Columbia to Lakeland train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Columbia to Lakeland. The fastest takes 11 hours 3 minutes; every train leaves at 12:35 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 11h 03m
- Leaves at
- 12:35 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Columbia Amtrak Station and arrives at Lakeland 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 | 11:38 AM | 11h 03m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Columbia Where you get off in Lakeland 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 Lakeland
Return trip: Lakeland to Columbia
Questions
How long is the train from Columbia to Lakeland?
The fastest direct train takes 11 hours 3 minutes; the typical trip is 11 hours 3 minutes.
What time is the first train from Columbia to Lakeland?
Every departure is at 12:35 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Columbia to Lakeland?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Columbia?
Trains to Lakeland leave from Columbia Amtrak Station.