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Staten Island to Columbus by train

Columbus lies 754 km (469 mi) west of Staten Island, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 10 h 12 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 920 km (572 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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Staten IslandColumbus
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population468,730913,175
Elevation23 m (75 ft)242 m (794 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordOcean ParkToledo and Ohio Central Railroad Station
Postal codes10301–1031443085–43291

Where to book trains from Staten Island to Columbus

AmtrakThe US national operator, and the only place to book most American rail. Fare tiers and refund rights are set at the point of sale, so booking direct matters here.Check times and fares on Amtrak (opens www.amtrak.com in a new tab)
OmioCompares trains, buses and some flights across European operators in one search.Explore train options on Omio (opens www.omio.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Columbus

Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Columbus. Of the 535 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (204), and 15 are five-star. Across 195 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 98,126 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Columbus

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Common questions

How far is Columbus from Staten Island?

754 km (469 mi) in a straight line, west of Staten Island; by road roughly 920 km (572 mi).

How long does it take to get from Staten Island to Columbus by train?

About 10 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Staten Island and Columbus?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where can I stay in Columbus?

Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Columbus, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.