There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Columbia University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 2m$46–94Bus via Albany, NY
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
- Take the bus from W 31 St/6 Av to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus M5
3h 45m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
3h 44m$33–108Drive 141.7 mi
- Drive from Albany to Columbia Universitycar 141.7 mi
2h 39m$26–38Line 905 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
4h 8m$82–612
Albany to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Columbia University is to bus via Albany, NY which costs $24 - $35 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Columbia University is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Albany and arriving at Broadway/W 116 St via W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Albany and Columbia University is 147 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Columbia University without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Albany to Columbia University, including transfers.
Albany to Columbia University bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Albany to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany to Columbia University is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Albany to New York every 2 hours. Tickets cost $29–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from W 31 St/6 Av to Riverside Dr/W 119 St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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More Questions & Answers
Albany to Columbia University bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Albany to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Columbia University is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Albany to Columbia University.
There are 2823+ hotels available in Columbia University.