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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Columbusby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Columbus by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from AQUARIUM station to ROEBLING stationtram tram Rvln
    59 min
    $21–36

  2. Drive 29 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Columbuscar car 29 mi
    37 min
    $6–8

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Cherry St to Us-130 At Albert Avebus bus 409
    2h 5m
    $21–36

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Philadelphia to Columbustaxi taxi 29 mi
    37 min
    $80–100

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  • Distance: 28.9 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Columbus, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a vehicle from AQUARIUM station to ROEBLING station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–14 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Broad St At Cherry St to Us-130 At Albert Ave hourly. Tickets cost $5–17 and the journey takes 1h 57m.

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