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Columbia University to Boston College trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Columbia University and Boston College takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 16m
Duration
241 mi
Distance
$156
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 44m
$126–206

Columbia University to Boston College train times

Trains run hourly 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.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 53m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    MTAAmtrakMBTA9h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 1m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA5h 19m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 9m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 1m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA5h 19m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 9m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 1m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA5h 19m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 9m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 1m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA5h 19m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 9m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 1m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA5h 19m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA5h 9m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 240.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

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.

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