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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Tufts University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Tufts University is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $55.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Tufts University station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Cambridge - Alewife Station via Manhattan, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Davis via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Columbia University to Tufts University?

The distance between Columbia University and Tufts University is 244 miles. The road distance is 204 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia University to Tufts University without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $80 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Columbia University to Tufts University, including transfers.

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

Columbia University to Tufts University bus services, operated by Go Buses, depart from Manhattan, NY station.

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

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

Train or bus from Columbia University to Tufts University?

The best way to get from Columbia University to Tufts University is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Columbia University to Tufts University bus arrive?

Columbia University to Tufts University bus services, operated by Go Buses, arrive at Cambridge - Alewife Station.

Where does the Columbia University to Tufts University train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Columbia University to Tufts University?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Tufts University is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Columbia University to Tufts University.

Where can I stay near Tufts University?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Tufts University.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 33m
$81–166
Bus via South Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
6h 36m
$36–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Cambridge - Alewife Stationbus Manhattan-Cambridge
6h 30m
$46–60
Drive 202.8 mi
1. Drive from Columbia University to Tufts Universitycar 202.8 mi
3h 57m
$37–54
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
4h 16m
$54–353
Line 1 subway, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, tram
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 tram from Government Center to Medford/Tuftstram
4h 23m
$223–1,028
Line 1 subway, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, tram
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 tram from Government Center to Medford/Tuftstram
4h 38m
$489–1,637
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 22m
$274–390

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

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Distance: 242.5 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Tufts 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, Go Buses operates a bus from Manhattan, NY to Cambridge - Alewife Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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