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How to get fromNewark to Columbiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane EWR - CAE
    4h 57m
    $174–907

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York City Chinatownbus bus FlixBus 2608 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    16h 50m
    $107–159

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    14h 21m
    $230–481

  4. Drive 694.9 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Columbiacar car 694.9 mi
    12h 3m
    $127–184

  5. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane LGA - CAE
    6h 12m
    $223–1,229

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane PHL - CAE
    6h 9m
    $244–1,893

  7. Bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus bus 44
    18h 57m
    $113–216

Newark to Columbia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Newark, 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 Newark Penn Station to Columbia Station via Washington Union Station in around 14h 21m.

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