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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Boston is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Boston is to bus and fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $50 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia University and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Boston. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia University and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Boston. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Columbia University to Boston?

The distance between Columbia University and Boston is 238 miles. The road distance is 204.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia University to Boston without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $65 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Columbia University to Boston, including transfers.

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

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

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

Columbia University to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Columbia University to Boston?

The best way to get from Columbia University to Boston is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via 42 St-Times Square, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Columbia University to Boston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Columbia University to Boston train arrive?

Columbia University to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Columbia University to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Boston is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Columbia University to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1468+ hotels available in Boston.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 56m
$68–153
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 13m
$33–57
Bus via 42 St-Times Square
1. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
5h 58m
$43–113
Drive 203.4 mi
1. Drive from Columbia University to Bostoncar 203.4 mi
3h 57m
$38–54
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
3h 5m
$53–367
Line 1 subway, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3h 14m
$217–1,122
Line 1 subway, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 27m
$504–1,331
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
5h 15m
$268–384

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

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Distance: 236.4 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New York to Boston hourly. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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