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How to get fromNew Jersey to Columbusby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from New Jersey to Columbus by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Indianapolis, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane EWR - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    4h 43m
    $341–1,155

  2. Drive 699.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Columbuscar car 699.7 mi
    12h 26m
    $128–185

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to TA Travel Center - Seymourbus bus Indianapolis
    20h 21m
    $194–403

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis to Columbustaxi taxi
    23h 43m
    $393–741

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG)plane plane EWR - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Columbuscar car
    5h 14m
    $275–1,127

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indianapolis, taxi

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane JFK - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    $537–1,779

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, taxi

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PHL - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    5h 16m
    $243–974

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Indianapolis, taxi

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LGA - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    $251–877

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Covington, drive

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PHL - CVG
    3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Columbuscar car
    6h 4m
    $187–896

  10. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PHL - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Columbuscar car
    6h 29m
    $208–1,164

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar80Weekly Planes
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 702.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Columbus, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Columbus via Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-R, Lafayette Rd & Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis, and TA Travel Center - Seymour in around 20h 21m.

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