There are 6 ways to get from New Brunswick to Columbia by plane, 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.
Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE)plane EWR - CAE
5h 20m$194–981Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
17h 26m$115–177Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
14h 30m$222–466Drive 669.9 mi
- Drive from New Brunswick to Columbiacar 669.9 mi
11h 49m$123–177Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia (CAE)plane LGA - CAE
6h 56m$233–1,235Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia (CAE)plane PHL - CAE
6h 28m$238–1,341
New Brunswick to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Brunswick to Columbia is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from New Brunswick to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $190 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from New Brunswick to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via New York, NY and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from New Brunswick station to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick Amtrak Station and arriving at Columbia Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
The distance between New Brunswick and Columbia is 636 miles. The road distance is 673.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Brunswick to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 14h 30m and costs $220 - $470.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from New Brunswick to Columbia, including transfers.
New Brunswick to Columbia bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
New Brunswick to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Brunswick Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from New Brunswick to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $190 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $470 and takes 14h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 17h 26m.
What companies run services between New Brunswick, NJ, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Columbia Station via Washington Union Station in around 14h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,300
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–17
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $15–35
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $95–140
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More Questions & Answers
New Brunswick to Columbia bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New Brunswick to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Brunswick to Columbia is 674 miles. It takes approximately 11h 49m to drive from New Brunswick to Columbia.
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