There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Hamden by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain New Haven
3h 43m$22–38Drive 75 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Hamdencar 75 mi
1h 37m$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 34 Stbus M11
- Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus Bz 0210
4h 56m$20–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 30 Stbus M11
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 27m$21–610
Columbia University to Hamden by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Hamden is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Hamden is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Hamden. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Whitney Ave @ Pinewood Rd via New York and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Hamden. However, there are services departing from 125th Street - Harlem and arriving at New Haven via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Columbia University and Hamden is 78 miles. The road distance is 75.4 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Hamden without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $22 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Columbia University to Hamden, including transfers.
Columbia University to Hamden bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to Hamden train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from 125th Street - Harlem station.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Hamden is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $22 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Hamden, CT, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haven every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $18–28 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Whitney Ave @ Pinewood Rd via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, 9 Av/W 34 St, New York, New Haven, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 30 St
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia University to Hamden bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 9 Av/W 34 St station.
Columbia University to Hamden train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Hamden is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Columbia University to Hamden.
There are 263+ hotels available in Hamden.

