The average train between Boston College and Columbia University takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Boston College 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Boston College and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Boston College is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Copley and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Boston College to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Boston College station and arriving at Columbia University station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Boston College to Columbia University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Boston College to Columbia University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Boston College and Columbia University is 287.5 km. The road distance is 388 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.