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

The cheapest way to get from Brown University to Columbia University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brown University to Columbia University is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $50.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Brown University to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St via 8 Av/W 42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Brown University to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Brown University to Columbia University?

The distance between Brown University and Columbia University is 195 miles. The road distance is 172.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brown University to Columbia University without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $45 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Brown University to Columbia University, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Brown University to Columbia University?

The best way to get from Brown University to Columbia University is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Brown University to Columbia University bus arrive?

Brown University to Columbia University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Brown University to Columbia University train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brown University to Columbia University?

Yes, the driving distance between Brown University to Columbia University is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Brown University to Columbia University.

Where can I stay near Columbia University?

There are 3930+ hotels available in Columbia University.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 11m
$46–681
Bus via Providence (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Providence to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230
5h 19m
$30–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
5h 11m
$38–103
Drive 171.8 mi
1. Drive from Brown University to Columbia Universitycar 171.8 mi
3h 23m
$32–46
Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway
1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - 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
3h 54m
$48–249
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
5h 6m
$75–963
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway
1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
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
5h 8m
$234–1,587
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway
1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
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
5h 26m
$500–2,196

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

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 194 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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