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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Columbia University takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Washington 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 47m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
$147
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
3h 31m
$125–191

Washington to Columbia University train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington 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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMTA4h 19m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakMTA7h 44m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakMTA3h 46m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 25m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 21m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 46m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 22m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 21m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 46m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 22m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 21m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 46m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 22m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 21m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 46m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 22m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 21m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMTA3h 46m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 22m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaMTA3h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington 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: 227.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

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.

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