Columbia, S.C.

Category: Train station

Address: 850 Pulaski St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA

Phone: +18008727245

Reviews

truedreamer25

Sep 21, 2022

Station is old but functional, and the staff is nice. BUT, I would not recommend ever traveling on the 91 Silver Star. This train always has delays that end up being 3 to 4 hours and once the delay had me arriving at my destination 6 hours late. Also, if you are delayed and you are making a connecting bus they do not offer alternative transportation other than rescheduling for the bus the next day, so a 24 hr wait stranded in the terminal if that is the route you have to take. This seems like the most unreliable railway ever.

Sharon A Caughman

Sep 3, 2022

I GAVE THEM ONE STAR BECAUSE THEY SEEM TO BE IN THE MIND SET OF "TAKING CUSTOMERS MONEY." THE SCHEDULED TIMES CAN BE CONFUSING AND THEY WILL NOT GIVE YOU A "REFUND OF MONEY OR SERVICE." WHEN YOU TRY TO CALL THEM ON THE 800 #, YOUR WAIT TIME IS LONNNNG. WHEN THEY ANSWER THEY TRANSFER YOU TO ANOTHER DEPT FOR ANOTHER LONNNG WAIT TIME. THEY ASK YOU TO LEAVE A NUMBER FOR A CALL BACK WHICH, THEY DON'T CALL BACK. WHEN A BUSINESS SUCH AS THE BANK CALL THEM, THEY ANSWER WITHIN A SHORT TIME. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY CAN "LIFT" YOUR RIDE IF YOU ARE NOT THERE AND YOU HAVE TO PAY AGAIN FOR THE SAME RIDE WHEN YOU GET THERE. "WHAT HAPPENS TO THE CUSTOMER COMES FIRST, WHEN IT COMES TO AMTRAK?" We enjoyed the ride but, "I'LL NEVER GIVE THEM A CHANCE TO "STEAL" FROM US AGAIN."

Maurice Jr

Aug 10, 2022

I Love This Station I Go Once A Year From Columbia SC To Trenton NJ I’m Going This Year On September 16

Sherrylyn N Gatison

Jul 20, 2022

Love it

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Questions & Answers

Is long term parking available? If so what does it cost? Also what is considered long term?

Tripp Hickson | Sep 28, 2018
Benjamin Nesmith | Nov 1, 2021

Is it long-term parking available and how much is it and what is considered long-term Yes you could park the long term they got signs up of no parking but that's for the college kids around there the guy said don't even worry about as long as you're going on a trip

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Can you park for over a week?

Ingrid Parker | Sep 27, 2021
Jack Jackson | Sep 27, 2021

I left my car there for about 8 days...had no problems, but that was...5-6 years ago.

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Is the parking safe and secure for a week long trip?

Sharon Estes | Jul 29, 2022
Rhonda Bass | Jul 29, 2022

Yes

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Does the train stop at Orlando, Florida? Do you have to pay to bring your luggage? Does the train have a bed?

Du Ma | Sep 27, 2020
leesa James | Sep 27, 2020

Yes train stops in Florida no you don't have to pay for luggage that i know of,and train have sleeper cars with beds ✌🏾

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What is the daily train schedule?

Susan Shelbrock | Sep 28, 2019
Russell Long | Sep 27, 2021

Corona virus,,, schedules. Only on weekends..regular daily schedule.. prior.. is ..north bound train 4:01am..south bound train.. 1:38 am

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Does the train go from Columbia SC to Tampa FL?

Jean McDowell | Sep 28, 2019
Samyak Jain | Sep 28, 2019

Yes, go to amtrax website and book

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I paid for my ticket on line, can I pick it up at the station before I leave?

spikejr73 | Sep 28, 2018
Russell Long | Sep 27, 2021

Yes

what are the hours the station is open to get tickets

Patricia Clouser | Sep 6, 2022
Sharon A Caughman | Sep 6, 2022

11 pm-7am. They are open only when the train is leaving or coming. MAKE SURE YOU GET EMAIL CONFIRMATION ABOUT YOUR TRIP. MAKE SURE "YOUR" DATES ARE ACCURATE WITH THE TRAIN CALENDAR DATES AND TIMES.

Are Hang-up Garment bags considered as carry on luggage?

Tania Toomer | Aug 28, 2022
Katrina Daniels | Aug 28, 2022

No

What time does the car rental close

Tonjia Lindsey | Jul 29, 2022
Emmanuella Devy | Jul 29, 2022

There is no car rental on the property. The car rental is down the street, it's a Gervais street address.

Do you need an Identification to purchase a ticket!

Xavier Johnson | Jun 29, 2022
Rickie Gorden | Jun 29, 2022

Yes,and email also

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Where can you park near the Amtrak Columbia, SC

Jennifer Rodgers | Dec 31, 2021
Sandy Middleton Burke | Dec 31, 2021

There are parking spaces there. If you call Amtrak they will say for sure but it does take a while to get through to the call center. I left my car for a week at the Palatka station and it was okay.

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1st trip by train in 40 years ,is it quiet and comfortable ?

Ronald Sumter | Dec 1, 2021
Trish (SaranTegra) | Dec 1, 2021

I wouldnt know bcuz ive never been on a train....

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up until how much time before schedule departure do i have to cancel or reschedule a trip

barry chandler | Sep 27, 2021
William Monte | Sep 27, 2021

Not sure,but i would call 24 to 48 hours before your departure date and speak with an agent.....

Are they canceling services from Columbia to Kissimmee any time soon?

Marge Almack | Sep 27, 2020
Alfonso Wilson | Sep 27, 2020

I doubt it don't really know you'll have to call amtrak I hope n

What is the distance from Fort Myers, Florida?

Carolyn Upshaw | Sep 27, 2020
Carolyn Upshaw | Sep 27, 2020

Thank you for the info.🤗🤗

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Will there be a fee to leave your car parked at the station for a few says.

Valeria Grice | Sep 28, 2019
BLACKHALEE36 | Sep 27, 2020

No, but you leave it there at your own risk. This particular station does not have a gated parking lot.

Can you leave your car at the station during your trip?

Diann Cook | Sep 28, 2019
Rasheen Portee | Sep 28, 2019

if you're talking about the train station. yes there is plenty of parking for you to leave your car. There is no limited parking.

Are there any trains to Illinois or Indiana?

Chelsie Nohmer | Sep 28, 2019
grandma lee | Sep 28, 2019

Train to DC and change to train going to Chicago

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How much does it cost to get a round trip ticket to Florida.

Christi Collier | Sep 28, 2019
Jackie Hall | Sep 28, 2019

Depends on the time you choose around $60-70 one way so double that MONICA SANDERS they are on a train station site, why are you giving airline prices???

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What time do Amtrak train station open at night

Denise Dial | Sep 28, 2019
thomas grant | Sep 28, 2019

Depending on schedule, sometimes around 10.

can we travel on the train with a small dog

Terry Trentham | Sep 28, 2019
Ingrid Turcios | Sep 28, 2019

Yes

Is train 91 going to be on time departing Columbia South Carolina and arriving to Jacksonville Florida

Charlean Daniel | Sep 28, 2019
Ajay Mudge | Sep 28, 2019

Hardly ever is there is an app u can keep tabs on it

What time is the Amtrak station on Pulaski Street open for customers?

Deena Devore | Sep 28, 2019
Rasheen Portee | Sep 28, 2019

the train come at 138am and 4.am it opens at 10:15 Pm

Are there cabs waiting for folks departing the train at all hours of the night?

nancy barnhart | Sep 28, 2019
L T Gaddy | Sep 28, 2019

No. The station attendant was able to call get one Taxi to come out. I was lucky to find one Uber driver on his last run. Hard to get a ride to or from the train in Columbia, SC. Best to make arrangements with a family member or a friend. Straight talk...

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I'm returning from my trip to Columbia Amtrak Station in a childr weeks. I need to leave my car there in the parking area. Do I need a pass or something to put in my car letting whomever know not do a tow away during this time?

Cine Shuler | Sep 28, 2018
Dario Meza | Sep 28, 2018

No

Are there cabs running after 1am

Vernita Brown | Sep 28, 2018
Dennie Randolph | Sep 28, 2018

Yes

Is station wating room open all night.

James Gates | Sep 28, 2018
Latoya Allen | Sep 28, 2018

Yes

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Is it hard to get a Uber @4am from this station

Cookie H | Sep 28, 2018
Latoya Allen | Sep 28, 2018

No

Do you go to texas

Carolyn Austin | Sep 28, 2018
Joshua McKinney | Sep 28, 2018

No

I saw an Amtrak train going through Columbia S.C. at noon. Where was it from and where was it going?

Gean Gray | Sep 28, 2018
Charles V “chuck 3” Miller III | Sep 28, 2018

Never seen an Amtrak at noon , usually around 4am daily. This train runs from Cola north. I ride the train from Cola to Richmond. Senior rate, $72 one way.

Does Amtrak have a station close to Asheville NC

Rosina Brown | Sep 28, 2018
Jose Valdivieso | Sep 28, 2018

No Amtrak service to Ashville. 😕

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What time do the station open??

Loretta Morris | Sep 28, 2018
BLACKHALEE36 | Sep 28, 2018

I think about 6am

How much luggage can I bring

briant1317 | Sep 28, 2018
BLACKHALEE36 | Sep 28, 2018

You can check 2 carry on bags for free. You can actually carry 2 bags on with you also and a purse.

Do train go to new Orleans?

leitha williams | Sep 28, 2018
Jose Valdivieso | Sep 28, 2018

Not directly. Go to Charlotte, Spartanburg, or Greenville for the train to N.O.

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Can you rent a car once you get to Columbia, south Carolina, train station

Monica Sanders | Sep 28, 2018
Monica Sanders | Sep 28, 2019

Well the car rental doesn't open til 8am. It's not a 24hour car place. But there are Uber's and taxis that will you to Avis or Hertz rental car

Is there any hotels near this train station, Columbia, south Carolina

Monica Sanders | Sep 28, 2018
Monica Sanders | Sep 28, 2019

Yes there's a Marriott and a Holiday inn

Can I travel to Mexico

Candido Rosas | Sep 28, 2018
Philip Frank | Sep 28, 2018

Not by train.

Does the train go to Alexandria VA

Brooke Johnson | Sep 28, 2017
Sarah housley | Sep 28, 2017

Yes

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