There are 5 ways to get from New York to Columbus by train, tram, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Trentontrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the tram from TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station to ROEBLING stationtram Rvln
1h 35m$39–71Drive 66.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to Columbuscar 66.5 mi
1h 17m$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Willingboro, NJ - Exit 5 Park N Ridebus Manhattan / Port Authority
1h 48m$64–86Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
2h 17m$23–55Train, line 409 bus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the bus from Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal to Us-130 At Jachner Rdbus 409
2h 45m$22–50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to Columbus is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Columbus is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Willingboro, NJ - Exit 5 Park N Ride via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Columbus station. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at ROEBLING station via TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between New York and Columbus is 74 miles. The road distance is 66.9 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Columbus without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 35m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from New York to Columbus, including transfers.
New York to Columbus bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New York to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Columbus is to bus which takes 1h 48m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $60 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between New York, 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.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Tram from TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station to ROEBLING station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–23
Train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Willingboro, NJ - Exit 5 Park N Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal to Us-130 At Jachner Rd
- 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
New York to Columbus bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Willingboro, NJ - Exit 5 Park N Ride station.
New York to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Columbus is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from New York to Columbus.
There are 96+ hotels available in Columbus.





