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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Boston College is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Boston College is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia University and Boston College?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Newton via Manhattan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia University and Boston College?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Boston College. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Boston College via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Columbia University to Boston College?

The distance between Columbia University and Boston College is 242 miles. The road distance is 198.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia University to Boston College without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $80 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Columbia University to Boston College, including transfers.

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

Columbia University to Boston College bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Manhattan station.

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

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

Train or bus from Columbia University to Boston College?

The best way to get from Columbia University to Boston College is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Columbia University to Boston College bus arrive?

Columbia University to Boston College bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Newton station.

Where does the Columbia University to Boston College train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Columbia University to Boston College?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Boston College is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Columbia University to Boston College.

Where can I stay near Boston College?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Boston College.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 44m
$81–156
Bus via Boston
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
7h 37m
$36–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manhattan to Newtonbus Acb 1312
6h 18m
$46–60
Drive 197.7 mi
1. Drive from Columbia University to Boston Collegecar 197.7 mi
3h 48m
$37–53
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
4h 28m
$60–349
Line 1 subway, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, tram
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
4. Take the tram from Copley to Chestnut Hilltram
4h 37m
$229–984
Line 1 subway, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, tram
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
4. Take the tram from Copley to Chestnut Hilltram
4h 50m
$495–2,343
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
6h 39m
$280–396

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

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5h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.9 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Boston College, 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 36m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Academy Bus operates a bus from Manhattan to Newton twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 45m. Go Buses also services this route twice daily.

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