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Trip Overview

The average train between Providence and Columbia University takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Providence 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 50m
Duration
193 mi
Distance
$383
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
3h 52m
$46–681

Providence to Columbia University train times

Trains run hourly between Providence and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Providence is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    AmtrakMTA3h 54m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 39m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA4h 9m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 38m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 53m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 37m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMTA5h 8m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    AmtrakMTA4h 2m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 41m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA4h 1m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 38m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 53m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 37m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 38m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 53m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 37m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 38m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 53m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 37m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Providence 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: 193 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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