There are 8 ways to get from Massachusetts to Columbia University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 33m$57–717Drive 203.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Columbia Universitycar 203.7 mi
3h 55m$35–51Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
5h 9m$41–64Fly Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3h 58m$70–490Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
5h 31m$37–58Fly Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - 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$459–1,424Fly Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - 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 11m$627–1,634Line 2 bus to Worcester Regional Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the bus from Front St + Commercial St to Worcester Airportbus
- Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ORH - LGA
3h 57m$60–420
Massachusetts to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Massachusetts to Columbia University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Massachusetts to Columbia University is to fly and train and line 1 subway which takes 3h 54m and costs $450 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Massachusetts to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St via Fort Washington Av/W 179 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Massachusetts to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Massachusetts and Columbia University is 238 miles. The road distance is 204.9 miles.
The best way to get from Massachusetts to Columbia University without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $55 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Massachusetts to Columbia University, including transfers.
Massachusetts to Columbia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Massachusetts to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Massachusetts to Columbia University is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $490 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Massachusetts, 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 $120–200 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to New York every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Worcester Regional Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- 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
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Front St + Commercial St to Worcester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Worcester Regional Transit Authority
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Booking & Getting There
Massachusetts to Columbia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New York station.
Massachusetts to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Massachusetts to Columbia University is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Massachusetts to Columbia University.
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