Columbus to Brooklyn by train
Brooklyn lies 771 km (479 mi) east of Columbus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 26 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 940 km (584 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Columbus | Brooklyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 913,175 | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad Station | Atlantic Terminal, Nostrand Avenue, Greenpoint station |
| Postal codes | 43085–43291 | 11201–11256 |
Where to book trains from Columbus to Brooklyn
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Staying in Brooklyn
Our booking partner lists 357 places to stay in Brooklyn. Of the 193 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (75), and 5 are five-star. Across 120 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 114,171 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Brooklyn from Columbus?
771 km (479 mi) in a straight line, east of Columbus; by road roughly 940 km (584 mi).
How long does it take to get from Columbus to Brooklyn by train?
About 10 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Columbus and Brooklyn?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Brooklyn?
Our booking partner lists 357 places to stay in Brooklyn, bookable on this site.
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.