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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston College and Columbia University takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 21m
Duration
241 mi
Distance
$415
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
6h 4m
$55–755

Boston College to Columbia University train times

Trains run hourly 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 7:13 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Copley and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakMTA5h 20m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaMTA4h 48m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakMTA5h 21m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    MBTAAmtrakMTA5h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaMTA8h 56m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakMTA5h 13m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaMTA5h • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakMTA5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaMTA8h 56m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakMTA5h 13m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaMTA5h • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakMTA5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    MBTAAmtrakMTA6h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    MBTAAmtrakMTA5h 18m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaMTA4h 55m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrakMTA5h 21m • 2 changes

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    MBTAAmtrak AcelaMTA5h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston College to Columbia University? 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.

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  • Distance: 240.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Boston College, MA, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $60–160 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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