There are 7 ways to get from University at Buffalo to Columbia University by plane, train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
2h 37m$120–646Drive 360.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from University at Buffalo to Columbia Universitycar 360.9 mi
7h 22m$66–96Train
- Take the train from Buffalo to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
9h 31m$146–332Bus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to New Yorkbus Adt N813 / ...
11h 28m$67–292Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
2h 46m$99–400Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BUF - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
2h 58m$105–399Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2686 / ...
11h 33m$77–137
University at Buffalo to Columbia University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University at Buffalo to Columbia University is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from University at Buffalo to Columbia University is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from University at Buffalo to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Flint Circle and arriving at Broadway/W 116 St via Main Street & University Station, Buffalo and W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from University at Buffalo to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between University at Buffalo and Columbia University is 311 miles. The road distance is 363 miles.
The best way to get from University at Buffalo to Columbia University without a car is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs $140 - $340.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from University at Buffalo to Columbia University, including transfers.
University at Buffalo to Columbia University bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Buffalo station.
University at Buffalo to Columbia University train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Buffalo station.
The best way to get from University at Buffalo to Columbia University is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 9h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $65 - $300 and takes 11h 28m.
What companies run services between University at Buffalo, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Buffalo to New York Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–290 and the journey takes 8h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–290
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $110–260
- Business
- $150–270
- Business Plus
- $160–290
- Economy
- $130–270
- Economy Plus
- $140–270
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Buffalo to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–280
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $60–260
- Flexible
- $110–280
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Buffalo to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
University at Buffalo to Columbia University bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
University at Buffalo to Columbia University train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University at Buffalo to Columbia University is 363 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from University at Buffalo to Columbia University.
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