There are 8 ways to get from Syracuse University to Columbia University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or subway
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Syracuse to New Yorkbus Adt N801 / ...
7h 8m$44–176Drive 233.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Syracuse University to Columbia Universitycar 233.4 mi
5h 13m$43–62Train via Albany
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
8h 11m$89–296Fly to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane SYR - LGA
4h 20m$79–566Bus via 10 Av/W 30 St (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2685 / ...
7h 54m$49–101Train
- Take the train from Syracuse to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
8h 49m$80–259Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SYR - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
4h 19m$63–350Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SYR - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
6h 8m$107–1,164
Syracuse University to Columbia University by foot, bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse University to Columbia University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse University to Columbia University is to fly and train and line 1 subway which takes 4h 19m and costs $60 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse University to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from B8 and arriving at Broadway/W 116 St via Syracuse and W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Syracuse University to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Syracuse University and Columbia University is 271 miles. The road distance is 234.8 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse University to Columbia University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $40 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Syracuse University to Columbia University, including transfers.
Syracuse University to Columbia University bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Syracuse station.
Syracuse University to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Syracuse University to Columbia University is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $40 - $180. Alternatively, you can train via Albany, which costs $85 - $300 and takes 8h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $75 - $600 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Syracuse University, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
Trailways operates a bus from Syracuse to New York every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–160 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Syracuse University to Columbia University via B8, Regional Transportation Center, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 34 St-Penn Station, and 116 St-Columbia University in around 8h 11m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $70–180
- Business Plus
- $85–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $50–130
Train from Syracuse to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–240
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $75–190
- Business
- $110–230
- Business Plus
- $120–240
- Economy
- $85–190
- Economy Plus
- $95–200
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
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
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–160
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–150
- Flexible
- $70–160
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Syracuse University to Columbia University bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Syracuse University to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse University to Columbia University is 235 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Syracuse University to Columbia University.
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