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How to get fromColumbus to Philadelphiaby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbus to Philadelphia by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from ROEBLING station to AQUARIUM stationtram tram Rvln
    57 min
    $21–36

  2. Drive 27.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Philadelphiacar car 27.8 mi
    40 min
    $6–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from US-130 at MAPLE AVE to 6Th St At Race Stbus bus 409
    1h 48m
    $21–36

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Philadelphiataxi taxi 27.8 mi
    40 min
    $75–95

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 29 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Columbus, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

NJ Transit operates a vehicle from ROEBLING station to AQUARIUM station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–14 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from US-130 at MAPLE AVE to 6Th St At Race St hourly. Tickets cost $5–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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