There are 10 ways to get from Maryland to Columbia University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2h 59m$63–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to Midtown - 400 8th Avebus Baltimore to NY
6h 12m$35–60Bus via White Marsh Park & Ride
- Take the bus from White Marsh Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
5h 45m$50–130Drive 192.5 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Columbia Universitycar 192.5 mi
3h 35m$36–51Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
3h 52m$102–714Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
3h 54m$921–2,528Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - 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
4h 9m$927–1,737Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
4h 44m$62–414Subway, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - 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
4h 47m$467–1,537Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Westchester County Airport, train
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
5h 56m$113–681
Maryland to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maryland to Columbia University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Maryland to Columbia University is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $60 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Maryland to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from CALVERT ST & BALTIMORE ST fs nb and arriving at Broadway/W 116 St via White Marsh Park & Ride and W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Maryland station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Maryland and Columbia University is 190 miles. The road distance is 193.7 miles.
The best way to get from Maryland to Columbia University without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Maryland to Columbia University, including transfers.
Maryland to Columbia University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from White Marsh Park & Ride station.
Maryland to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Maryland to Columbia University is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via White Marsh Park & Ride, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Maryland, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–700 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from White Marsh Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- 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
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- 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
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from White Marsh Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- rockledgebus.com
Bus from Baltimore, MD to Midtown - 400 8th Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.rockledgebus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Maryland to Columbia University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Maryland to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maryland to Columbia University is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Maryland to Columbia University.
There are 3934+ hotels available in Columbia University.

























