There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Columbia University by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via 10 Av/W 30 St
best- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
- Take the bus from 10 Av/W 30 St to Amsterdam Av/W 118 Stbus M11
3h 51m$25–41Drive 131.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Columbia Universitycar 131.4 mi
2h 38m$24–35Train
- Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
- Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain New Haven
4h 7m$52–81Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
4h 43m$29–46
Springfield to Columbia University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Columbia University is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Columbia University is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Springfield Union Station and arriving at Amsterdam Av/W 118 St via 10 Av/W 30 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Springfield and Columbia University is 147 miles. The road distance is 132.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Columbia University without a car is to bus via 10 Av/W 30 St which takes 3h 51m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Springfield to Columbia University, including transfers.
Springfield to Columbia University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield Union Station.
Springfield to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Columbia University is to bus via 10 Av/W 30 St which takes 3h 51m and costs $25 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Columbia University via New York Midtown, 10 Av/W 30 St, and Amsterdam Av/W 118 St in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Columbia University via New Haven and 125th Street - Harlem in around 4h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $18–21
- Peak
- $25–28
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from 10 Av/W 30 St to Amsterdam Av/W 118 St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Springfield to Columbia University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Springfield to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Columbia University is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Springfield to Columbia University.
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