There are 3 ways to get from Columbia University to Williams College by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Williamstownbus New York
6h 49m$38–97Drive 155.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Williams Collegecar 155.4 mi
3h 26m$29–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain Berkshire Flyer
7h$67–144
Columbia University to Williams College by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Williams College is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Williams College is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Williams College. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Williamstown via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Williams College station. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Pittsfield Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Columbia University and Williams College is 170 miles. The road distance is 156.3 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Williams College without a car is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $35 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Columbia University to Williams College, including transfers.
Columbia University to Williams College bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Columbia University to Williams College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Williams College is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $35 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Williams College, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Williamstown once daily. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 54m.
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 Pittsfield Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Williamstown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia University to Williams College bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Williamstown station.
Columbia University to Williams College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsfield Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Williams College is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Columbia University to Williams College.
There are 48+ hotels available in Williams College.