Columbia to Philadelphia by train
Philadelphia lies 1,476 km (917 mi) east of Columbia, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 58 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,801 km (1,119 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Columbia | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 129,330 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 219 m (719 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Wabash Railroad Station and Freight House | Suburban Station, 30th Street Station, North Philadelphia station |
| Postal codes | 65201–65218 | 19019–19255 |
Clocks in Philadelphia are 1 h ahead of Columbia right now, so a 19 h 58 min journey lands 20 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Philadelphia
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Philadelphia. Of the 537 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (211), and 7 are five-star. Across 163 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 137,482 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Philadelphia from Columbia?
1,476 km (917 mi) in a straight line, east of Columbia; by road roughly 1,801 km (1,119 mi).
How long does it take to get from Columbia to Philadelphia by train?
About 19 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Columbia and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Philadelphia?
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Philadelphia, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.