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How to get fromWashington University in St. Louis to Columbia Universityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Columbia University by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane STL - LGA
    5h 5m
    $146–450

  2. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane STL - JFK
    5h 27m
    $110–474

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421
    27h 9m
    $156–310

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    27h 58m
    $380–846

  5. Drive 955.5 mi

    1. Drive from Washington University in St. Louis to Columbia Universitycar car 955.5 mi
    16h 48m
    $175–252

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane STL - EWR
    5h 25m
    $376–934

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane STL - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    6h 39m
    $178–1,358

Washington University in St. Louis to Columbia University by foot, train, and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration27h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 903.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–300 and the journey takes 24h 50m.

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