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There are 4 ways to get from Swarthmore College to Columbia University by train, subway, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Swarthmore to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train Med
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    2h 41m
    $26–606

  2. Drive 107.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swarthmore College to Columbia Universitycar car 107.4 mi
    2h 27m
    $20–29

  3. Line 109 bus, subway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Rd & College Av to 69th St Transit Center South Terminalbus bus 109
    2. Take the subway from 69th St Transit Center to 11th Stsubway subway L1
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus
    4h 52m
    $30–59

  4. Line 109 bus, line 21 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Rd & College Av to 69th St Transit Center South Terminalbus bus 109
    2. Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 12th Stbus bus 21
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 116 Stbus bus
    5h 32m
    $35–94

Swarthmore College to Columbia University by foot, train, and subway

Calendar181Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 106 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Swarthmore College, PA, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Swarthmore College to Columbia University via Chester Rd & College Av, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, Philadelphia, New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 116 St in around 5h 32m.

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