Manhattan to Columbia by train
Columbia lies 978 km (608 mi) south-west of Manhattan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 14 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,194 km (742 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Manhattan | Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 142,416 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Harlem–125th Street station, Hudson Terminal, Marble Hill | Columbia station, Union Station (Columbia) |
Where to book trains from Manhattan to Columbia
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Staying in Columbia
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Common questions
How far is Columbia from Manhattan?
978 km (608 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Manhattan; by road roughly 1,194 km (742 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Columbia by train?
About 13 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manhattan and Columbia?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.