There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Columbia University by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Amherst Center to New Yorkbus Ppb 6853
5h 24m$39–98Drive 151.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Amherst to Columbia Universitycar 151.2 mi
3h 12m$28–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
5h 44m$43–87Bus, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
6h 10m$79–450Bus via University of Massachusetts Amherst (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0256S
6h 54m$28–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Northampton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Vermonter
6h 55m$49–114Bus, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
6h 11m$238–1,074
Amherst to Columbia University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Columbia University is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Columbia University is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Broadway/W 116 St via W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Amherst and Columbia University is 174 miles. The road distance is 152.1 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Columbia University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $35 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Amherst to Columbia University, including transfers.
Amherst to Columbia University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.
Amherst to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northampton station.
The best way to get from Amherst to Columbia University is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Amherst Center to New York twice a week. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Northampton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Northampton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Amherst Center to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Amherst Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Amherst Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Amherst Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Amherst to Columbia University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Amherst to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Columbia University is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Amherst to Columbia University.
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