SC → VA · about 303 miles

Columbia to Petersburg train schedule

Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Columbia to Petersburg. The fastest takes 7 hours 40 minutes; every train leaves at 4:22 AM.

Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least

Trains a week
7
Fastest trip
7h 40m
Leaves at
4:22 AM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Columbia Amtrak Station and arrives at Petersburg 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.

Direct trains from Columbia, SC to Petersburg, VA
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
4:22 AM12:02 PM7h 40mDailyAmtrak
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Where to board in Columbia Where you get off in Petersburg The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in Columbia

Where the train stops in Petersburg

Return trip: Petersburg to Columbia

Questions

How long is the train from Columbia to Petersburg?

The fastest direct train takes 7 hours 40 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 40 minutes.

What time is the first train from Columbia to Petersburg?

Every departure is at 4:22 AM (Daily).

Which rail companies go from Columbia to Petersburg?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Columbia?

Trains to Petersburg leave from Columbia Amtrak Station.