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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Harvard is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Harvard is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia University and Harvard?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Harvard. However, there are services departing from Saint Nicholas Av/W 167 St and arriving at Harvard Town Hall via New York, Union Station and Rt 2/495 Littleton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia University and Harvard?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Harvard station. However, there are services departing from 125th Street - Harlem and arriving at Worcester Union Station via New Haven and Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Columbia University to Harvard?

The distance between Columbia University and Harvard is 182 miles. The road distance is 188.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia University to Harvard without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $110 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Columbia University to Harvard, including transfers.

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

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

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

Columbia University to Harvard train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from 125th Street - Harlem station.

Train or bus from Columbia University to Harvard?

The best way to get from Columbia University to Harvard is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Columbia University to Harvard bus arrive?

Columbia University to Harvard bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Worcester Union Station.

Where does the Columbia University to Harvard train arrive?

Columbia University to Harvard train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Haven station.

Can I drive from Columbia University to Harvard?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Harvard is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Columbia University to Harvard.

Where can I stay near Harvard?

There are 58+ hotels available in Harvard.

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbia University to Harvard by bus, plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or subway

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Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Worcester Regional Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane LGA - ORH
3. Take the taxi from Worcester-Airport-ORH to Harvardtaxi
4h 3m
$123–447
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York to Worcester Union Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Station to MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburgbus Clinton-Worcester Commuter Shuttle
8h 59m
$34–71
Train
1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain
2. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Springfield to Worcester Union Stationtrain
7h 55m
$114–193
Drive 187.6 mi
1. Drive from Columbia University to Harvardcar 187.6 mi
3h 48m
$35–50
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train, bus
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
3. Take the train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495train
4. Take the bus from Rt 2/495 Littleton Station to Harvard Town Hallbus
6h 45m
$56–362
Line 1 subway, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train, bus
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 train from North Station to Littleton/Route 495train
5. Take the bus from Rt 2/495 Littleton Station to Harvard Town Hallbus
6h 52m
$225–1,037
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain New Haven
2. Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
10h 35m
$47–90

Columbia University to Harvard by foot, subway, bus, and train

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Distance: 181.2 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Harvard, MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Harvard via 125th Street - Harlem, New Haven, Springfield, and Worcester Union Station in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Harvard Town Hall via 116 St-Columbia University, 168 St-Washington Hts, Saint Nicholas Av/W 167 St, Broadway/W 178 St, New York, Union Station, MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg, Fitchburg, Littleton/Route 495, and Rt 2/495 Littleton Station in around 8h 59m.

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