There are 4 ways to get from 30th Street Station to Columbia University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
1h 55m$24–599Drive 100.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from 30th Street Station to Columbia Universitycar 100.4 mi
1h 58m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New Yorkbus Ppb 8541 / ...
- Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 116 Stbus M104
3h 18m$34–85Bus via Philadelphia Bus Station
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus M104
3h 40m$27–56
30th Street Station to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from 30th Street Station to Columbia University is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from 30th Street Station to Columbia University is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $23 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from 30th Street Station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Broadway/W 116 St via W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from 30th Street Station station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between 30th Street Station and Columbia University is 96 miles. The road distance is 100.9 miles.
The best way to get from 30th Street Station to Columbia University without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $23 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from 30th Street Station to Columbia University, including transfers.
30th Street Station to Columbia University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
30th Street Station to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from 30th Street Station to Columbia University is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $23 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between 30th Street Station, PA, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from 30th Street Station to Columbia University via Philadelphia, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 116 St in around 3h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Philadelphia to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 116 St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
30th Street Station to Columbia University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
30th Street Station to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between 30th Street Station to Columbia University is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from 30th Street Station to Columbia University.
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