There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Columbia University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, 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.
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SEA - JFK
7h 56m$230–625Fly to Laguardia Airport
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane SEA - LGA
9h 37m$216–911Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2d 19h$842–1,894Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
2d 21h$459–856Drive 2,808.1 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Columbia Universitycar 2,808.1 mi
45h 28m$513–741Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SEA - EWR
8h 4m$217–494Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SEA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
9h 39m$219–999Bus, train
- Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus
- Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
4d 16h$887–1,884
Seattle to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Columbia University is to fly which costs $210 - $500 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Columbia University is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $230 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Amsterdam Av/W 118 St via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and 10 Av/W 30 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via Chicago Union Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.
The distance between Seattle and Columbia University is 2465 miles. The road distance is 2824.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Columbia University without a car is to train which takes 2 days 19h and costs $800 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Seattle to Columbia University, including transfers.
Seattle to Columbia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Columbia University is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $230 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $800 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 19h, you could also bus, which costs $450 - $900 and takes 2 days 21h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Columbia University via Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 34 St-Penn Station, and 116 St-Columbia University in around 2d 19h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- 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
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Columbia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Columbia University is 3h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 4:18 PM in Seattle and 7:18 PM in Columbia University.
Seattle to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Columbia University is 2825 miles. It takes approximately 45h 28m to drive from Seattle to Columbia University.
There are 3818+ hotels available in Columbia University.






