The average bus between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Columbia University takes 4h 41m and the fastest bus takes 4h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University. 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 every 4 hours between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 10:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute station and arriving at Columbia University station via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Albany station.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at New York station.
The distance between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Columbia University is 214.8 km. The road distance is 293 km.
Trailways operates a bus from Albany to New York hourly. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.