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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Cambridge is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Cambridge is to bus and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $55 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia University and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Broadway/W 120 St and arriving at Boston via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia University and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Cambridge. 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 45m.

How far is it from Columbia University to Cambridge?

The distance between Columbia University and Cambridge is 236 miles. The road distance is 202.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia University to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $70 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Columbia University to Cambridge, including transfers.

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

Columbia University to Cambridge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New York station.

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

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

Train or bus from Columbia University to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Columbia University to Cambridge is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Columbia University to Cambridge bus arrive?

Columbia University to Cambridge bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Columbia University to Cambridge train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Columbia University to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Cambridge is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Columbia University to Cambridge.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 1675+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Columbia University to Cambridge - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Columbia University to Cambridge by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, 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 45m
$73–163
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
5h 58m
$33–67
Drive 201.6 mi
1. Drive from Columbia University to Cambridgecar 201.6 mi
3h 54m
$37–54
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 40m
$57–356
Bus via 9 Av/W 30 St (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
6h
$36–65
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 47m
$226–1,031
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
4h 2m
$492–1,640
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 42m
$277–393

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

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Distance: 235 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Cambridge, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from New York to Boston every 2 hours. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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