There are 7 ways to get from Columbia University to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 56m$123–203Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 18m$33–57Bus via 42 St-Times Square
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
5h 58m$43–78Drive 203.4 mi
- Drive from Columbia University to Bostoncar 203.4 mi
3h 57m$38–54Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane JFK - HYA
- Take the bus from Barnstable Airport to Bostonbus
5h 53m$381–1,046Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 56m$54–248Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Worcester Regional Airport, line 2 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane LGA - ORH
- Take the bus from Worcester Airport to Central Hubbus
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus
6h 1m$66–433
Columbia University to Boston by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Boston is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Boston is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $55.
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.
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.
The distance between Columbia University and Boston is 238 miles. The road distance is 204.6 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Boston without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Columbia University to Boston, including transfers.
Columbia University to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
Columbia University to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Boston is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus via 42 St-Times Square, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 5h 58m.
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 $40–75 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Worcester Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Barnstable Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Worcester Airport to Central Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Worcester Regional Transit Authority
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Columbia University to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Columbia University to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Boston is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Columbia University to Boston.
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