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How to get fromSan Jose to Columbia Universityby plane, subway, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 12 ways to get from San Jose to Columbia University by plane, subway, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SJC - LGA
    9h 13m
    $266–1,010

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SJC - EWR
    9h 55m
    $176–634

  3. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3d 1h
    $902–1,870

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3d 5h
    $525–979

  5. Drive 2,932.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Columbia Universitycar car 2,932.8 mi
    46h 17m
    $536–774

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SFO - JFK
    8h 41m
    $223–532

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SFO - EWR
    8h 55m
    $209–851

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SFO - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    10h 27m
    $232–1,226

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SMF - EWR
    11h 42m
    $288–673

  10. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SMF - JFK
    11h 37m
    $222–764

  11. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SJC - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    11h 2m
    $270–1,558

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3d 4h
    $1,079–2,285

San Jose to Columbia University by subway, train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$902Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,566.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Columbia University via 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, East End Ave and Mission Blvd E, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 116 St in around 3d 5h.

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