There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to New York by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 44m$39–73Drive 66.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbus to New Yorkcar 66.5 mi
1h 18m$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Willingboro, NJ - Exit 5 Park N Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Willingboro/Westampton
1h 49m$63–88Train via Penn Station
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2h 14m$23–56Line 409 bus, train
- Take the bus from Us-130 155'N Of Jachner Rd to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2h 30m$19–48
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to New York is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to New York is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to New York. 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 New York 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 New York is 74 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to New York without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Columbus to New York, including transfers.
Columbus to New York bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Willingboro, NJ - Exit 5 Park N Ride station.
Columbus to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.
The best way to get from Columbus to New York 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 New York, 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.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–23
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–23
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
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
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Us-130 155'N Of Jachner Rd to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–7
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More Questions & Answers
Columbus to New York bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Columbus to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to New York is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Columbus to New York.
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