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How to get fromPennsylvania State University to Columbia Universityby bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Pennsylvania State University to Columbia University by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    7h 11m
    $76–158

  2. Drive 239.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pennsylvania State University to Columbia Universitycar car 239.9 mi
    4h 16m
    $44–64

  3. Bus via State College Regional Airport (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    8h 8m
    $52–89

  4. Fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SCE - LGA
    6h 8m
    $75–442

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421
    8h 21m
    $45–80

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SCE - EWR
    6h 22m
    $65–295

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SCE - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    5h 25m
    $78–980

Pennsylvania State University to Columbia University by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from State College Regional Airport to New York Midtown 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 3 hours.

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