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Trip Overview

The average train between Penn Station and Columbia University takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Penn Station 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.

3h 7m
Duration
189 mi
Distance
$122
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
2h 59m
$104–158

Penn Station to Columbia University train times

Trains run hourly between Penn Station and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penn Station is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Baltimore Penn Station and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AmtrakMTA3h 3m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 3m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA2h 43m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA2h 46m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 7m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA2h 49m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA2h 46m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 7m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA2h 49m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA2h 46m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 7m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA2h 49m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA2h 46m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 7m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA2h 49m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMTA3h 37m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMTA6h 53m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMTA3h 3m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA2h 53m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA2h 57m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penn Station 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.

Map of how to get from Penn Station to Columbia University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 189.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Penn Station, MD, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–700 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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