There are 7 ways to get from State College to Columbia University by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from State College to New Yorkbus Fab 201 / ...
5h 44m$72–103Drive 240.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Columbia Universitycar 240.9 mi
4h 15m$44–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
6h 50m$77–160Fly to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane SCE - LGA
5h 47m$87–447Bus via State College Regional Airport
- Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
6h 56m$87–127Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane SCE - EWR
6h 1m$77–300Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
5h 4m$90–1,005
State College to Columbia University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Columbia University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Columbia University is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from State College to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from State College and arriving at Broadway/W 116 St via W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between State College and Columbia University is 280 miles. The road distance is 242.3 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Columbia University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from State College to Columbia University, including transfers.
State College to Columbia University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from State College station.
The best way to get from State College to Columbia University is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $450 and takes 5h 47m.
State College to Columbia University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at New York station.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Columbia University is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from State College to Columbia University.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from State College to New York once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Laguardia Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Laguardia Airport via Philadelphia International Airport, Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–350
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from State College to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from State College Regional Airport to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from State College Regional Airport to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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