There are 11 ways to get from Utica to Columbia University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Albany
best- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station 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 / ...
5h 40m$63–245Drive 214.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Utica to Columbia Universitycar 214.9 mi
4h 13m$40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Utica to Albanybus Adt A253 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
6h 39m$46–132Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane SYR - LGA
5h 41m$105–833Train
- Take the train from Utica to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
5h 55m$66–212Bus via Kingston
- Take the bus from Utica to Kingstonbus Phk 707 / ...
- Take the bus from Kingston to New Yorkbus Phk 733 / ...
8h 43mTrain to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SYR - JFK
5h 38m$84–557Train to Rochester, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
6h 1m$142–805Train, line 370 bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ALB - LGA
6h 14m$102–768Bus to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Ithacabus
- Fly from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ITH - JFK
6h 44m$64–297Train to Rochester, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
6h 9m$128–578
Utica to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Utica to Columbia University is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Utica to Columbia University is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Utica to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Utica and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St via Albany and W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Utica station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Utica Amtrak Station and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Utica and Columbia University is 243 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.
The best way to get from Utica to Columbia University without a car is to train via Albany which takes 5h 40m and costs $60 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Utica to Columbia University, including transfers.
Utica to Columbia University bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Utica station.
Utica to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Utica Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Utica to Columbia University is to train via Albany which takes 5h 40m and costs $60 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Utica, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Columbia University via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 34 St-Penn Station, and 116 St-Columbia University in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utica to Columbia University via Albany, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 6h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Utica to Albany
- Saver
- $21–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from Albany to New York
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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Booking & Getting There
Utica to Columbia University bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Utica to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utica to Columbia University is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Utica to Columbia University.
There are 3696+ hotels available in Columbia University.







