The average train between Utica and Columbia University takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Utica 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 4 times a day between Utica and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utica is at 3:52 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 9:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Utica to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Utica station and arriving at Columbia University station via Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Utica to Columbia University train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Utica Amtrak Station.
Utica to Columbia University train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.
The distance between Utica and Columbia University is 275.7 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Columbia University via Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, Poughkeepsie, 125th Street - Harlem, E 125 St/Park Av, and Amsterdam Av/W 120 St in around 5h 24m.