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

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Columbia University by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane LAX - JFK
    7h 58m
    $205–785

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2d 14h
    $872–1,729

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d 19h
    $456–870

  4. Drive 2,756.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Columbia Universitycar car 2,756.2 mi
    45h 22m
    $503–727

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane LAX - EWR
    8h
    $211–694

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUR - JFK
    8h 15m
    $294–931

  7. Fly Van Nuys Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane VNY - LGA
    8h 24m
    $266–1,112

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LAX - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    9h 42m
    $274–1,079

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SNA - EWR
    10h 31m
    $355–1,551

  10. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SNA - JFK
    10h 43m
    $379–1,542

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $1,042–2,124

Los Angeles to Columbia University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$872Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,505.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Columbia University via St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 116 St in around 2d 19h.

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