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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | EWR Airport - AirTrain P4 | Columbia, SC | Cheapest | |||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Penn Station | Columbia, SC | Fastest | |||||
| EWR Airport - AirTrain P4 | Columbia, SC | No tags | |||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Penn Station | Columbia, SC | No tags | |||||
| EWR Airport - AirTrain P4 | Columbia, SC | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Newark to ColumbiaAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Columbia. The journey takes about 15 hours 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $135, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Newark, NJ to Columbia, SC: Trip Overview
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Columbia, SC was searched and found on Sep 25, 2025 with a price of $129To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newark, NJ to Columbia, SC, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $129 to $717 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to Columbia, SC based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $129 which is on 2025-09-25.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Newark to Columbia is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Columbia, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Newark and Columbia, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Newark to Columbia.
Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
What's the cheapest way to go from Newark, NJ to Columbia, SC?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Newark, NJ and Columbia, SC is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $230 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $135. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Columbia, SC, choose the train, as it will take you from Newark, NJ to Columbia, SC in about 15h 54m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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