There are 5 ways to get from Union Station to Columbia University by train, bus, or car
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Train via Broadway/W 120 St
best- Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain New Haven
2h 20m$21–36Drive 69.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union Station to Columbia Universitycar 69.5 mi
1h 31m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from New Haven to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 116 Stbus M104
2h 49m$19–49Train
- Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain New Haven
2h 26m$18–28Train, bus
- Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the bus from 10 Av/W 30 St to Amsterdam Av/W 118 Stbus M11
2h 49m$20–591
Union Station to Columbia University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Union Station to Columbia University is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Union Station to Columbia University is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Union Station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from New Haven and arriving at Broadway/W 116 St via W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Haven and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Union Station and Columbia University is 70 miles. The road distance is 69.9 miles.
The best way to get from Union Station to Columbia University without a car is to train via Broadway/W 120 St which takes 2h 20m and costs $21 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Union Station to Columbia University, including transfers.
Union Station to Columbia University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Haven station.
Union Station to Columbia University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from New Haven station.
The best way to get from Union Station to Columbia University is to train via Broadway/W 120 St which takes 2h 20m and costs $21 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $50 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Union Station, CT, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlem every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $18–28 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Haven to Columbia University via W 41 St/8 Av and Broadway/W 116 St in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- 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
Train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Haven to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 116 St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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
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More Questions & Answers
Union Station to Columbia University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Union Station to Columbia University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Station to Columbia University is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Union Station to Columbia University.
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