What is the cheapest way to get from Boston University to Columbia University?

The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Columbia University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston University to Columbia University?

The fastest way to get from Boston University to Columbia University is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Boston University and Columbia University?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston University to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St via W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Boston University and Columbia University?

No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Boston University East and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via Boston and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Boston University to Columbia University?

The distance between Boston University and Columbia University is 217 miles. The road distance is 202.3 miles.

How do I travel from Boston University to Columbia University without a car?

The best way to get from Boston University to Columbia University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $70 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Boston University to Columbia University?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Boston University to Columbia University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston University to Columbia University bus from?

Boston University to Columbia University bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street station.

Where do I catch the Boston University to Columbia University train from?

Boston University to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston University to Columbia University?

The best way to get from Boston University to Columbia University is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $800 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Boston University to Columbia University bus arrive?

Boston University to Columbia University bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue station.

Where does the Boston University to Columbia University train arrive?

Boston University to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston University to Columbia University?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Columbia University is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Boston University to Columbia University.

Where can I stay near Columbia University?

There are 3760+ hotels available in Columbia University.

Boston University to Columbia University - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston University to Columbia University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, train, or subway

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenuebus Boston
5h 23m
$73–157
Drive 201.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston University to Columbia Universitycar 201.2 mi
3h 56m
$37–53
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 29m
$55–755
Tram, fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Take the tram from Boston University East to Copleytram
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
4h 25m
$79–479
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
7h 4m
$45–85
Tram, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway
1. Take the tram from Boston University East to Copleytram
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
4h 27m
$448–1,233
Tram, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway
1. Take the tram from Boston University East to Copleytram
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
4h 40m
$515–1,642
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
6h 22m
$279–395

Boston University to Columbia University by foot, tram, train, and subway (Amtrak)

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Distance: 215.7 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

OurBus operates a bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue 4 times a week. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $60–160 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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