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The Newark Museum of Art
Major art museum with American art, Tibetan galleries, decorative arts, and a planetarium; Newark’s leading cultural institution.
Flights from Columbia, SC to Newark, NJ depart on average 36 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at kr1298 but you can travel from only kr820 by bus.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:59. The fastest flight covers the 598 miles (963 km) distance in 2h 1m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 598 miles (963 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price kr1298 |
Flights per day 36 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 2h 1m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 9:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Columbia, SC to Newark, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr820. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr820, and a train costs an average of kr883.
Distance: 598 miles (963 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr2005 Average price | kr2373 Average price | kr820 Average price Cheapest | kr915 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 57m Average total duration 14h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 15m Average total duration 17h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Columbia, SC to Newark, NJ:
A bus is kr1185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Columbia, SC to Newark, NJ costing on average kr2005.
A bus is kr1553 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Columbia, SC to Newark, NJ costing on average kr2373.
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 27m.
Bus takes on average 17h 45m.
The table below shows live departures for Columbia, SC to Newark, NJ flights for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:28 PM Columbia, SC | 2h01 | 11:29 PM Newark, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major art museum with American art, Tibetan galleries, decorative arts, and a planetarium; Newark’s leading cultural institution.
Gallery and archives exploring Jewish life in New Jersey through exhibitions, documents, and local community history.
University museum presenting science, archaeology, and cultural collections with changing exhibits in an academic setting.
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Large historic park famed for cherry blossoms, lakes, and broad walking paths; a favorite for spring visits and quiet strolls.
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Established Portuguese restaurant in the Ironbound known for seafood, grilled fish, and polished old-world dining.
Lively Spanish tavern and restaurant famed for tapas, paella, sangria, and a festive Ironbound atmosphere.
Moderate for the New York area: hotels can be high, but dining and transit are often cheaper than Manhattan. Budget eats are easy to find.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and $1-2 for coffee drinks or café service if there is table service.
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Most Columbia, SC to Newark, NJ flights use the Columbia Metropolitan Airport to LaGuardia Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Columbia, SC and Newark, NJ airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 km from Columbia city centre. Public transport options include:
Columbia Metropolitan Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple dining options available inside the terminal.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport: Facilities for persons with disabilities are available.
Newark Liberty International Airport is 3 km from Newark city centre. Public transport options include:
Newark Liberty International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, near gates and food courts.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newark Liberty International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Liberty International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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