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How to get fromSeattle to Columbia Universityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Columbia University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SEA - EWR
    8h 3m
    $217–494

  2. Fly to Laguardia Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SEA - LGA
    9h 43m
    $196–811

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    $778–1,915

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3d
    $524–840

  5. Drive  2,808.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Columbia Universitycar car 2,808.1 mi
    45h 28m
    $513–741

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane SEA - JFK
    8h 7m
    $230–625

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SEA - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    9h 39m
    $218–1,000

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Vancouver Waterfront Station, BCbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    4d 16h
    $887–1,874

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$778Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,427.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 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.

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