FL → SC · about 414 miles

Lakeland to Columbia train schedule

Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Lakeland to Columbia. The fastest takes 12 hours 35 minutes; every train leaves at 3:36 PM.

Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least

Trains a week
7
Fastest trip
12h 35m
Leaves at
3:36 PM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Lakeland 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.

Direct trains from Lakeland, FL to Columbia, SC
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
3:36 PM4:11 AM +1 day12h 35mDailyAmtrak
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Where to board in Lakeland Where you get off in Columbia The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in Lakeland

Where the train stops in Columbia

Return trip: Columbia to Lakeland

Questions

How long is the train from Lakeland to Columbia?

The fastest direct train takes 12 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 12 hours 35 minutes.

What time is the first train from Lakeland to Columbia?

Every departure is at 3:36 PM (Daily).

Which rail companies go from Lakeland to Columbia?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Lakeland?

Trains to Columbia leave from Lakeland Amtrak Station.