What is the travel distance from Columbia to New York City?

Columbia and New York City are 185 miles (298 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbia to New York City?

The majority of buses traveling from Columbia to New York City start their journey at Broken Land Parkway and wind up at New York Port Authority. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Once in New York City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Governors Island, Times Square, Empire State Building, Washington Square Park and Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

Bus Columbia to New York City from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbia to New York City on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00pm	Broken Land Parkway	4h	5:00pm	11th Avenue @ West 36th St NE Corner.	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 8:00 PM EST.

Get from Columbia to New York City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 45mAverage Duration

186 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Columbia and New York City?

Stops in Columbia

A
Broken Land Parkway
8100 Broken Land Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
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Stops in New York City

A
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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B
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

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OurBus

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Staff4.4

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With about 1 daily trips between Columbia and New York City, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

OurBus Columbia New York City recent customer reviews

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February 17, 2022

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July 10, 2021

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June 4, 2018

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbia, MD to New York City by bus

What is the travel distance from Columbia to New York City?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbia to New York City?
What are the best sights and things to do in New York City?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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11/26

$42

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The cheapest trip from Columbia, MD to New York City was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Columbia, MD to New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $42 for a bus ticket from Columbia, MD to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-12-01.