There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 2m$23–603Drive 98.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Philadelphiacar 98.2 mi
1h 59m$18–26Bus via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 40 Stbus M11
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
3h 44m$29–87Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to 9 Av/W 40 Stbus M11
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
3h 46m$25–52
Columbia University to Philadelphia by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Philadelphia via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at 30th Street Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Columbia University and Philadelphia is 96 miles. The road distance is 98.7 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $22 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Columbia University to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Columbia University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Philadelphia is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $22 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, which costs $29 - $90 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Philadelphia via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, 9 Av/W 40 St, and New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 40 St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to 9 Av/W 40 St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 9 Av/W 40 St station.
Columbia University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Philadelphia is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Columbia University to Philadelphia.
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