The average train between Union Station and Columbia University takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Union 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.
Trains run hourly between Union Station and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Union Station is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Union Station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Union Station station and arriving at Columbia University station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Union Station to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Union Station to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Union Station and Columbia University is 335.7 km. The road distance is 367 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.