What is the cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Columbia University?

The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Columbia University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Columbia University?

The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Columbia University is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Rhode Island and Columbia University?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St via 8 Av/W 42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Rhode Island and Columbia University?

No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Rhode Island to Columbia University?

The distance between Rhode Island and Columbia University is 194 miles. The road distance is 172.3 miles.

How do I travel from Rhode Island to Columbia University without a car?

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Columbia University without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $45 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Rhode Island to Columbia University?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Rhode Island to Columbia University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhode Island to Columbia University bus from?

Rhode Island to Columbia University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.

Where do I catch the Rhode Island to Columbia University train from?

Rhode Island to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.

Train or bus from Rhode Island to Columbia University?

The best way to get from Rhode Island to Columbia University is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Rhode Island to Columbia University bus arrive?

Rhode Island to Columbia University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Rhode Island to Columbia University train arrive?

Rhode Island to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Rhode Island to Columbia University?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Columbia University is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Rhode Island to Columbia University.

Where can I stay near Columbia University?

There are 3727+ hotels available in Columbia University.

Rhode Island to Columbia University - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rhode Island to Columbia University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 52m
$46–681
Bus via Providence (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Providence to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230
4h 58m
$31–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
4h 48m
$39–69
Drive 171.3 mi
1. Drive from Providence to Columbia Universitycar 171.3 mi
3h 22m
$32–46
Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway
1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
3h 39m
$49–269
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
4h 46m
$80–1,023

Rhode Island to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

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3h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 193 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to New York every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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