Columbia to Huntsville by train
Huntsville lies 516 km (321 mi) west of Columbia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 59 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 629 km (391 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Columbia | Huntsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 142,416 | 215,006 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 200 m (656 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Columbia station, Union Station (Columbia) | Huntsville Depot |
| Postal codes | 29201–29292 | 35801–35899 |
Clocks in Huntsville are 1 h behind Columbia right now, so a 6 h 59 min journey lands only 5 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Huntsville from Columbia?
516 km (321 mi) in a straight line, west of Columbia; by road roughly 629 km (391 mi).
How long does it take to get from Columbia to Huntsville by train?
About 6 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Columbia and Huntsville?
Huntsville is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
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.