The average train between Columbia University and Boston College takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Columbia University to Boston College. 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 3 hours between Columbia University and Boston College. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Boston College at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at 116 St-Columbia University and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Columbia University station and arriving at Boston College station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Columbia University to Boston College train services, operated by MTA, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Columbia University to Boston College train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Columbia University and Boston College is 287.5 km. The road distance is 388 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.