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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Harvard University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Harvard University is to bus and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $50 - $350.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Broadway/W 120 St and arriving at Boston via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Harvard via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Columbia University to Harvard University?

The distance between Columbia University and Harvard University is 242 miles. The road distance is 202.1 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Columbia University to Harvard University, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Columbia University to Harvard University?

The best way to get from Columbia University to Harvard University is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Columbia University to Harvard University bus arrive?

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

Where does the Columbia University to Harvard University train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Columbia University to Harvard University?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Harvard University is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Columbia University to Harvard University.

Where can I stay near Harvard University?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Columbia University to Harvard University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, 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
5h 19m
$81–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
6h 21m
$36–75
Drive 200.9 mi
1. Drive from Columbia University to Harvard Universitycar 200.9 mi
3h 54m
$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
3h 54m
$52–343
Bus via 9 Av/W 40 St
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
6h 51m
$46–130
Line 1 subway, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, subway
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 subway from South Station to Harvardsubway
4h 3m
$221–978
Line 1 subway, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, subway
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 subway from South Station to Harvardsubway
4h 16m
$487–2,337
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 4m
$272–390

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

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5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.5 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Harvard 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 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from New York to Boston 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Greyhound-us also services this route 4 times a day.

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