The average train between Elizabeth and Columbus Circle takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Elizabeth to Columbus Circle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Elizabeth and Columbus Circle. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Columbus Circle at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Columbus Circle. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Columbus Circle station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Elizabeth to Columbus Circle train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Elizabeth station.
Elizabeth to Columbus Circle train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Elizabeth and Columbus Circle is 22.5 km. The road distance is 27 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 32 min.