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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Boston University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Boston University is to bus and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $70 - $440.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street via New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Boston University. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Boston University East via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Columbia University to Boston University?

The distance between Columbia University and Boston University is 238 miles. The road distance is 203 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia University to Boston University without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $65 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Columbia University to Boston University, including transfers.

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

Columbia University to Boston University bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue station.

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

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

Train or bus from Columbia University to Boston University?

The best way to get from Columbia University to Boston University is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $65 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Columbia University to Boston University bus arrive?

Columbia University to Boston University bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street station.

Where does the Columbia University to Boston University train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Columbia University to Boston University?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Boston University is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Columbia University to Boston University.

Where can I stay near Boston University?

There are 1765+ hotels available in Boston University.

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There are 8 ways to get from Columbia University to Boston University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, 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 10m
$66–166
Drive 201.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia University to Boston Universitycar 201.8 mi
3h 53m
$37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Streetbus New York
6h 27m
$73–157
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 52m
$70–439
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
6h 37m
$46–81
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 Boston University Easttram
4h 18m
$516–1,643
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 Boston University Easttram
4h 21m
$449–1,234
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
$280–396

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

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Distance: 236.9 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Boston University, 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, OurBus operates a bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h.

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