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Trip Overview

The average train between Columbia University and Boston University takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Columbia University to Boston 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.

4h 51m
Duration
237 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 10m
$126–206

Columbia University to Boston University train times

Trains run hourly between Columbia University and Boston University. 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 University at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at 116 St-Columbia University and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA9h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 34m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA4h 52m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 40m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 34m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA4h 52m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 40m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 34m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA4h 52m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 40m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 34m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrakMBTA4h 52m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 40m • 2 changes

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    MTAAmtrak AcelaMBTA4h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbia University to Boston 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: 236.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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