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How to get fromHouston to Columbia Universityby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Houston to Columbia University by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Laguardia Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane HOU - LGA
    5h 53m
    $274–1,209

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Laguardia Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IAH - LGA
    6h 30m
    $166–662

  3. Bus via Chamblee

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to New Yorkbus bus Atlanta
    32h 23m
    $261–362

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Crescent
    43h 33m
    $573–1,193

  5. Drive 1,607.5 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Columbia Universitycar car 1,607.5 mi
    27h 46m
    $294–424

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IAH - EWR
    6h 46m
    $486–1,135

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane IAH - JFK
    6h 42m
    $260–1,126

  8. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane HOU - EWR
    7h 47m
    $184–732

  9. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IAH - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    8h 9m
    $239–1,310

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0670
    39h 2m
    $284–540

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration43h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$573Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,444.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Columbia University via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Atlanta, and New York in around 32h 23m.

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