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How to get fromBeacon to Columbia Universityby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Beacon to Columbia University by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train Hudson
    1h 53m
    $15–24

  2. Drive  58.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Beacon to Columbia Universitycar car 58.3 mi
    1h 18m
    $10–15

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    2. Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M104
    4h 3m
    $17–42

Beacon to Columbia University by bus and foot

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlem hourly. Tickets cost $15–24 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beekman St & High St to Columbia University via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 4h 3m.

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