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

The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Columbia University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Columbia University is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $35 - $55.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Harvard University to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St via W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via Boston and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Harvard University to Columbia University?

The distance between Harvard University and Columbia University is 242 miles. The road distance is 202.5 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Harvard University to Columbia University, including transfers.

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

Harvard University to Columbia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

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

Harvard University to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Harvard University to Columbia University?

The best way to get from Harvard University to Columbia University is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $55 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Harvard University to Columbia University bus arrive?

Harvard University to Columbia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Harvard University to Columbia University train arrive?

Harvard University to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Harvard University to Columbia University?

Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Columbia University is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Harvard University to Columbia University.

Where can I stay near Columbia University?

There are 3572+ hotels available in Columbia University.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 34m
$55–755
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
6h 37m
$35–75
Drive 201.3 mi
1. Drive from Harvard University to Columbia Universitycar 201.3 mi
3h 54m
$37–54
Subway, fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Take the subway from Harvard to South Stationsubway
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
4h 41m
$61–393
Bus via Broadway/W 116 St
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
6h 53m
$45–130
Subway, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from Harvard to South Stationsubway
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
4h 44m
$220–977
Subway, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from Harvard to South Stationsubway
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
5h 1m
$486–2,336
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
6h 42m
$271–389

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

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.6 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Greyhound-us also services this route every 2 hours.

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