SC → IN · about 558 miles
Columbia to Waterloo train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Columbia to Waterloo. The fastest takes 26 hours 14 minutes; every train leaves at 4:22 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 26h 14m
- Leaves at
- 4:22 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Columbia Amtrak Station and arrives at Waterloo 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 | 6:36 AM +1 day | 26h 14m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Columbia Where you get off in Waterloo 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 Waterloo
- Waterloo Amtrak Station Map of Waterloo Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Waterloo to Columbia
Questions
How long is the train from Columbia to Waterloo?
The fastest direct train takes 26 hours 14 minutes; the typical trip is 26 hours 14 minutes.
What time is the first train from Columbia to Waterloo?
Every departure is at 4:22 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Columbia to Waterloo?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Columbia?
Trains to Waterloo leave from Columbia Amtrak Station.