There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Bard College by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 16m$76–118Drive 90.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Bard Collegecar 90.8 mi
2h 18m$17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 40 Stbus M11
- Take the bus from New York to Kingstonbus Adt A288 / ...
3h 45m$91–157Train, bus
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain Hudson
- Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus C
4h 15m$20–30
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Bard College is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Bard College is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Bard College. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Kingston via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Bard College station. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Rhinecliff Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Columbia University and Bard College is 102 miles. The road distance is 91.3 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Bard College without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Columbia University to Bard College, including transfers.
Columbia University to Bard College bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to Bard College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Bard College is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Bard College, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Bard College via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, 9 Av/W 40 St, New York, and Kingston in around 3h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 40 St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Kingston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–70
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $23–65
- Flexible
- $45–70
- Phone
- +1 845-473-8424
- [email protected]
- Website
- co.dutchess.ny.us
Bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- co.dutchess.ny.us
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia University to Bard College bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 9 Av/W 40 St station.
Columbia University to Bard College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rhinecliff Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Bard College is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Columbia University to Bard College.
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