Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University Buses

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University buses

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The average bus between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Columbia University takes 5h 31m and the fastest bus takes 4h 36m. 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.

5h 31m
Duration: 185 mi
Distance: $66
Average price: Every 4 hours
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6h 4m

$32–122

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:31 PM → 6:13 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
3:32 PM → 8:08 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
5:56 PM → 10:42 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
10:24 PM → 7:38 AM
Arrives next day
9h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:31 AM → 11:33 AM
5h 2m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
10:37 AM → 3:23 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
1:31 PM → 6:13 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:16 AM → 12:55 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 3:23 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
1:16 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
3:16 PM → 8:05 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:32 AM → 3:21 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
12:32 PM → 6:03 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
2:32 PM → 8:00 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
4:32 PM → 10:20 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:31 AM → 11:33 AM
5h 2m • 3 changes
8:07 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
10:37 AM → 3:23 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
1:31 PM → 6:13 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

8:07 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
10:37 AM → 3:23 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
1:31 PM → 6:13 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
3:32 PM → 8:08 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

8:07 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 50m • 3 changes
10:37 AM → 3:23 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
1:31 PM → 6:13 PM
4h 42m • 3 changes
3:32 PM → 8:08 PM
4h 36m • 3 changes
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