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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Providence is to bus which costs $29 - $55 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Providence is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia University and Providence?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Providence. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Providence via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia University and Providence?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Providence. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Providence via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Columbia University to Providence?

The distance between Columbia University and Providence is 194 miles. The road distance is 172.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia University to Providence without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $45 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Columbia University to Providence, including transfers.

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

Columbia University to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.

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

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

Train or bus from Columbia University to Providence?

The best way to get from Columbia University to Providence is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Columbia University to Providence bus arrive?

Columbia University to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Providence station.

Where does the Columbia University to Providence train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Columbia University to Providence?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Providence is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Columbia University to Providence.

Where can I stay near Providence?

There are 218+ hotels available in Providence.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Columbia University to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, train, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
4h 9m
$48–113
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Providencebus FlixBus 2681 / ...
5h 32m
$29–52
Drive 171.3 mi
1. Drive from Columbia University to Providencecar 171.3 mi
3h 21m
$32–46
Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
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 Boston to Providencetrain
4h 33m
$69–986
Bus via Providence
1. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
5h 54m
$38–82
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
4h 50m
$403–1,731
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
4h 55m
$520–1,940
Line 1 subway, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
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 Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
4h 40m
$45–239

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

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Distance: 192.9 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Providence, RI, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–700 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Providence twice daily. Tickets cost $26–45 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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