There are 4 ways to get from Columbus to Manhattan by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 44m$39–73Drive 70.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbus to Manhattancar 70.8 mi
1h 23m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Willingboro, NJ - Exit 5 Park N Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Willingboro/Westampton
1h 49m$63–88Train via 86 St
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2h 30m$26–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Manhattan is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Manhattan is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Willingboro, NJ - Exit 5 Park N Ride and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbus station to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from ROEBLING station and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Trenton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Columbus and Manhattan is 74 miles. The road distance is 71.2 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Columbus to Manhattan, including transfers.
Columbus to Manhattan bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Willingboro, NJ - Exit 5 Park N Ride station.
Columbus to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.
The best way to get from Columbus to Manhattan is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between Columbus, NJ, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–40 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, Academy Bus operates a bus from Willingboro, NJ - Exit 5 Park N Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 1h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–23
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- academybus.com
Bus from Willingboro, NJ - Exit 5 Park N Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://academybus.com
- Schedules at
- https://academybus.com/commuter#routes-timetables
- Adult cash ticket
- $35–55
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More Questions & Answers
Columbus to Manhattan bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Columbus to Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Manhattan is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Columbus to Manhattan.
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