There are 10 ways to get from Baltimore to Columbia University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2h 59m$48–110Drive 192.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore to Columbia Universitycar 192.5 mi
3h 35m$36–51Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0310 / ...
4h 18m$40–66Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
4h 48m$99–1,269Bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus Ppb 8724 / ...
4h 42m$51–90Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
4h 50m$923–2,183Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
5h 3m$930–2,192Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
5h 40m$67–450Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BWI - ISP
- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
5h 30m$70–416Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Westchester County Airport, train
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
6h 39m$105–1,236
Baltimore to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Columbia University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Columbia University is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $45 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St via W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Baltimore and Columbia University is 190 miles. The road distance is 193.7 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Columbia University without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Baltimore to Columbia University, including transfers.
Baltimore to Columbia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Columbia University is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–700 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Baltimore to Columbia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Baltimore to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Columbia University is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Baltimore to Columbia University.
There are 3732+ hotels available in Columbia University.


