FL → SC · about 548 miles
Fort Lauderdale to Columbia train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia. The fastest takes 16 hours 28 minutes; every train leaves at 11:43 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 16h 28m
- Leaves at
- 11:43 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station and arrives at Columbia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:43 AM | 4:11 AM +1 day | 16h 28m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Fort Lauderdale Where you get off in Columbia The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Fort Lauderdale
Where the train stops in Columbia
- Columbia Amtrak Station Map of Columbia Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Columbia to Fort Lauderdale
Questions
How long is the train from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia?
The fastest direct train takes 16 hours 28 minutes; the typical trip is 16 hours 28 minutes.
What time is the first train from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia?
Every departure is at 11:43 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Fort Lauderdale to Columbia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Fort Lauderdale?
Trains to Columbia leave from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.