SC → VA · about 318 miles
Columbia to Richmond train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Columbia to Richmond. The fastest takes 8 hours 21 minutes; every train leaves at 4:22 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 8h 21m
- Leaves at
- 4:22 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Columbia Amtrak Station and arrives at Richmond Staples Mill Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:22 AM | 12:43 PM | 8h 21m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Columbia Where you get off in Richmond 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 Richmond
Return trip: Richmond to Columbia
Questions
How long is the train from Columbia to Richmond?
The fastest direct train takes 8 hours 21 minutes; the typical trip is 8 hours 21 minutes.
What time is the first train from Columbia to Richmond?
Every departure is at 4:22 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Columbia to Richmond?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Columbia?
Trains to Richmond leave from Columbia Amtrak Station.