WI → MT · about 1,227 miles
Columbus to Essex train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Columbus to Essex. The fastest takes 27 hours 49 minutes; every train leaves at 5:55 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 27h 49m
- Leaves at
- 5:55 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Columbus Amtrak Station and arrives at Essex Amtrak. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:55 PM | 8:44 PM +1 day | 27h 49m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Columbus Where you get off in Essex The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Columbus
- Columbus Amtrak Station Map of Columbus Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Essex
- Essex Amtrak Map of Essex Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Essex to Columbus
Questions
How long is the train from Columbus to Essex?
The fastest direct train takes 27 hours 49 minutes; the typical trip is 27 hours 49 minutes.
What time is the first train from Columbus to Essex?
Every departure is at 5:55 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Columbus to Essex?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Columbus?
Trains to Essex leave from Columbus Amtrak Station.