The average bus between Columbia University and Penn Station takes 5h 14m and the fastest bus takes 4h 34m. There is a bus service every few hours from Columbia University to Penn Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Columbia University and Penn Station. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Penn Station at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Columbia University to Penn Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Penn Station. However, there are services departing from Columbia University station and arriving at Penn Station station via White Marsh Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Columbia University to Penn Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Columbia University to Penn Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at White Marsh Park & Ride station.
The distance between Columbia University and Penn Station is 280.9 km. The road distance is 397 km.
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to White Marsh Park & Ride hourly. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 3h 5m.