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How to get fromManhattan to Columbusby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Columbus by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Trentontrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the tram from TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station to ROEBLING stationtram tram Rvln
    1h 35m
    $39–71
  2. Drive 70.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Columbuscar car 70.8 mi
    1h 23m
    $13–19
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Willingboro, NJ - Exit 5 Park N Ridebus bus Manhattan / Port Authority
    1h 48m
    $64–86
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    3h 2m
    $25–63
  5. Train, line 409 bus

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal to Us-130 At Jachner Rdbus bus 409
    3h 30m
    $24–58

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Columbus, NJ, USA?

Academy Bus operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Willingboro, NJ - Exit 5 Park N Ride 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–23 and the journey takes 1h 32m.

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