4.0
Pros: The AC was working well and bathroom were clean. Cons: Not much for a train ride. Tips: Take a pillow and a sweater.
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There is usually just one train option from Columbia to Orlando per day. The average train journey from Columbia to Orlando takes 8 hours and 44 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
Distance | 378 mi (608 km) |
Fastest train | 8h 44m |
Lowest price | MX$932.16 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Silver Service |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Columbia to Orlando
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: The AC was working well and bathroom were clean. Cons: Not much for a train ride. Tips: Take a pillow and a sweater.
Over the past month, a train ticket between Columbia and Orlando cost MX$1,072.32, on average. Booking your trip at least 26 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around MX$641.32 more.
For the next 30 days, the cost of a one-way train trip from Columbia to Orlando will range from MX$983 to MX$1,458. If you're planning to travel by train to Orlando in the upcoming week, the cheapest train ticket from Columbia you can find in the next 7 days is MX$1,136. Be sure to book your trip in advance as train ticket prices typically increase as your travel date approaches.
Planning ahead pays off when it comes to booking your train trip from Columbia to Orlando. By reserving your ticket on Wanderu at least 26 days before departure, you can save around MX$641.32. Don't miss out on these savings — book in advance!
Amtrak Silver Service is the one and only train line which connects Columbia to Orlando. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Silver Service | 1 | 8h 44m | MX$1,231.46 |
The Silver Service is an Amtrak train line that runs from New York City to Miami, connecting the largest cities in the Mid-Atlantic region with key destinations in the South and many places across the Sunshine State. Two trains, the Silver Meteor and Silver Star, collectively comprise the Silver Service. The trains come equipped with a variety of sleeper cars that travelers taking an overnight train can choose from, as well as a variety of amenities like free WiFi, power outlets, and a café car. One-way train tickets for the Silver Service from Columbia to Orlando start from MX$932 and the average train journey lasts about 8 hours and 44 minutes.
The distance between Columbia and Orlando is approximately 378 miles, or 608 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 44 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Columbia to Orlando tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Columbia at 1:00am and arrives in Orlando around 8 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Orlando with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Orlando to Columbia.
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Link to image attributionAs the capital city of South Carolina, Columbia offers plenty of historic attractions and exciting activities that will keep tourists of all ages satisfied. Sitting at the heart of the city is the South Carolina State Museum, which boasts the most impressive collection of permanent and changing exhibits in the state, as well as in the Southeast. One of the top highlights of the museum is its amazing planetarium that has a height of 55 feet. If you are traveling with kids, EdVenture should certainly be on your list. The museum’s prime attraction is a giant 10-year-old with his own fake digestive tracts and vertebrae, allowing kids to explore anatomy with ease. Nature lovers should not miss out on the chance to enjoy an outdoor day at Lake Murray, which features a vast range of activities such as boating, fishing, paddling, etc.
Columbia features an exciting food scene that is brimming with new talents. For an amazing lunch, The Gourmet Shop and their famous chicken salad will be a great choice. If you wish to enjoy a dinner with wine, Lula Drake is the place to be.
Columbia’s principal bus station is located 710-A Buckner Rd on the outskirts of the city. The main Amtrak train station is located on Pulaski St in the heart of downtown near the University of South Carolina campus. Columbia is served by Amtrak’s Silver Service line. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is the main airport and it is located five miles southwest of the city.
Orlando is the Theme Park Capital of the World, thanks to the high density of thrilling parks like Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, Gatorland and more. It's no wonder we rated Orlando the #1 travel destination for families. Family vacation or not, if the highlight of your trip is picking out a wand at Ollivanders in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter or finally meeting Elsa in the Magic Kingdom, you know we won't judge.
Winter Park and Thornton Park – not more theme parks, we promise – are trendy neighborhoods where you can experience some of Orlando's world-class shopping, dining, and craft beer. You can also immerse yourself in some of Florida's unique wildlife at Orlando Wetlands Park, or the more central Lake Eola Park downtown. Orlando enjoys an average of 233 days of sunshine a year, so even though it's one of the cheapest cities to visit over Spring Break, you'll soak up that sweet, sweet sun almost any time of year.
Craving the ocean? Head a few hours outside Orlando for some of Florida's gorgeous beaches like New Smyrna Beach, Cocoa Beach, and the Canaveral National Seashore. Two large airports, as well as many bus and train companies with service in the area, mean that traveling from Orlando to other sunny Florida destinations and beyond is a breeze.
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The Columbia Amtrak Station at 850 Pulaski St is the only train station in Columbia, SC. The station is served by the Amtrak Silver Star train, which travels from New York City to Miami. Built in 1991, the Columbia Station is a steel structure located three miles from the city's downtown area and not far from the University of South Carolina campus. It offers an indoor waiting area, an information kiosk, and restrooms. The station was moved to the current Pulaski Street site from Gervais Street, where the former red-brick Seaboard Air Line and Amtrak station stood.
850 Pulaski St
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Link to image attributionOrlando has one train station.
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