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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Columbia University is to bus via Boston which costs $30 - $65 and takes 5h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Columbia University is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $60 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Columbia University?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St via W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Columbia University?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem via Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Boston to Columbia University?

The distance between Boston and Columbia University is 194 miles. The road distance is 204.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Columbia University without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $55 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Boston to Columbia University, including transfers.

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

Boston to Columbia University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Columbia University?

The best way to get from Boston to Columbia University is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $60 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $750 and takes 4h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Boston to Columbia University bus arrive?

Boston to Columbia University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Boston to Columbia University train arrive?

Boston to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Columbia University?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Columbia University is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Boston to Columbia University.

Where can I stay near Columbia University?

There are 3804+ hotels available in Columbia University.

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

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

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Fly to Laguardia Airport
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2h 21m
$61–422
Bus via Boston (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
5h 48m
$33–64
Train
1. Take the train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain New Haven / ...
4h 35m
$58–709
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
5h 33m
$52–102
Drive 203.7 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Columbia Universitycar 203.7 mi
3h 55m
$38–54
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
2h 24m
$225–1,063
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
2h 41m
$510–1,295
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
4h 16m
$269–378

Boston to Columbia University by train, bus, and foot

118Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 192.7 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Columbia University via Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, 125th Street - Harlem, E 125 St/Park Av, and Amsterdam Av/W 120 St in around 4h 35m.

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