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How to get fromBuffalo to Columbia Universityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Columbia University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    3h 38m
    $79–516

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New Yorkbus bus Adt N813 / ...
    8h 53m
    $65–281

  3. Train via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    8h 48m
    $120–261

  4. Drive 360.3 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Columbia Universitycar car 360.3 mi
    7h 14m
    $66–95

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway
    3h 48m
    $68–340

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway
    3h 59m
    $70–349

  7. Bus to Rochester, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ROC - LGA
    5h 8m
    $106–601

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    9h 32m
    $121–284

  9. Bus via 10 Av/W 30 St (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2686 / ...
    9h 46m
    $67–111

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $110–260 and the journey takes 8h 17m.

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