There are 12 ways to get from Florida to Columbia University by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Jacksonville to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane JAX - LGA
5h 24m$105–561Fly Jacksonville to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway
cheapest- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane JAX - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
5h 21m$74–325Bus via Newark, Penn Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2473
19h 56m$158–249Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Silver Meteor
20h 34m$505–856Drive 933.9 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Columbia Universitycar 933.9 mi
15h 59m$165–239Fly Orlando to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MCO - LGA
5h 21m$155–510Fly Jacksonville to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane JAX - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
5h 28m$87–365Fly Tampa to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane TPA - LGA
5h 31m$135–1,610Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane FLL - LGA
5h 25m$155–561Fly Orlando to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane MCO - ISP
- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
7h 4m$130–416Fly Jacksonville to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane JAX - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
6h 53m$117–900Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus N2472
20h 4m$197–288
Florida to Columbia University by bus, train, subway, and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Florida to Columbia University is to bus via Newark, Penn Station which costs $150 - $250 and takes 19h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to Columbia University is to fly and train and line 1 subway which takes 5h 21m and costs $70 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Columbia University station. However, there are services departing from Newnan St + Ashley St and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Jacksonville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Florida to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 34m.
The distance between Florida and Columbia University is 864 miles. The road distance is 939.4 miles.
The best way to get from Florida to Columbia University without a car is to bus via Newark, Penn Station which takes 19h 56m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Florida to Columbia University, including transfers.
Florida to Columbia University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Florida to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Florida to Columbia University is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Newark, Penn Station, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 19h 56m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 20h 34m.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Jacksonville to Newark Penn Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 17h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Orlando to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Orlando to Laguardia Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Jacksonville to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Tampa to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Tampa to Laguardia Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Jacksonville to Laguardia Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Laguardia Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Orlando to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Jacksonville to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Jacksonville to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from Jacksonville to Newark Liberty International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Tampa to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Jacksonville to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Jacksonville to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Jacksonville to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Tampa to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Orlando to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Jacksonville to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Orlando to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Orlando to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Orlando to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Jacksonville to Philadelphia International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Orlando to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–500
Flights from Orlando to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–380
Flights from Jacksonville to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–290
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Orlando to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $20–28
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $16–20
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Florida to Columbia University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Florida to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Columbia University is 939 miles. It takes approximately 15h 59m to drive from Florida to Columbia University.
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