IN → SC · about 558 miles
Waterloo to Columbia train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Waterloo to Columbia. The fastest takes 26 hours 2 minutes; the first train leaves at 9:18 PM and the last at 10:23 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 26h 02m
- First train
- 9:18 PM
- Last train
- 10:23 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Waterloo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:18 PM New | 12:25 AM +2 day | 27h 07m | Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:23 PM | 12:25 AM +2 day | 26h 02m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Waterloo Where you get off in Columbia The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Waterloo
- Waterloo Amtrak Station Map of Waterloo Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Columbia
- Columbia Amtrak Station Map of Columbia Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Columbia to Waterloo
Questions
How long is the train from Waterloo to Columbia?
The fastest direct train takes 26 hours 2 minutes; the typical trip is 26 hours 2 minutes.
What time is the first train from Waterloo to Columbia?
The earliest departure is at 9:18 PM (Sun) and the last at 10:23 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Waterloo to Columbia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Waterloo?
Trains to Columbia leave from Waterloo Amtrak Station.