There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Columbia University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 28m$26–606Drive 106.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Columbia Universitycar 106.3 mi
2h 8m$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus M104
4h 25m$30–59Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Columbia University106.3 mi
2h 8m
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Columbia University is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Columbia University is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St via W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 30th Street Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Columbia University is 104 miles. The road distance is 106.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Columbia University without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Columbia University, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Columbia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Columbia University is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Columbia University via Suburban Station, Jefferson Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 4h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Columbia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Columbia University is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Columbia University.
There are 2823+ hotels available in Columbia University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Columbia University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.