VA → SC · about 303 miles
Petersburg to Columbia train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Petersburg to Columbia. The fastest takes 7 hours 42 minutes; every train leaves at 4:43 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 7h 42m
- Leaves at
- 4:43 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Petersburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:43 PM | 12:25 AM +1 day | 7h 42m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Petersburg Where you get off in Columbia The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Petersburg
Where the train stops in Columbia
- Columbia Amtrak Station Map of Columbia Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Columbia to Petersburg
Questions
How long is the train from Petersburg to Columbia?
The fastest direct train takes 7 hours 42 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 42 minutes.
What time is the first train from Petersburg to Columbia?
Every departure is at 4:43 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Petersburg to Columbia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Petersburg?
Trains to Columbia leave from Petersburg Amtrak Station.