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

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There are 3 ways to get from Newark to Columbus by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Trentontrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the tram from TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station to ROEBLING stationtram tram Rvln
    1h 18m
    $23–53

  2. Drive 58.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Columbuscar car 58.1 mi
    1h 6m
    $11–16

  3. Train, line 409 bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Trentontrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal to Us-130 At Jachner Rdbus bus 409
    1h 46m
    $22–48

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  • Distance: 63.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Columbus, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newark to Columbus. However, you can take the train to Trenton, walk to TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station, take the vehicle to ROEBLING station, then take the taxi to Columbus. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Columbus via Trenton, Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal, and Us-130 At Jachner Rd in around 1h 46m.

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