There are 4 ways to get from West Haven to Columbia University by train, bus, or car
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Train via Broadway/W 120 St
best- Take the train from West Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain New Haven
2h 15m$21–35Drive 68 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Haven to Columbia Universitycar 68 mi
1h 29m$13–18Bus
- 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$19–48Train
- Take the train from West Haven to 125th Street - Harlemtrain New Haven
2h 21m$17–27
West Haven to Columbia University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Haven to Columbia University is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from West Haven to Columbia University is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from West Haven 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 West Haven and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between West Haven and Columbia University is 68 miles. The road distance is 68.4 miles.
The best way to get from West Haven to Columbia University without a car is to train via Broadway/W 120 St which takes 2h 15m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from West Haven to Columbia University, including transfers.
West Haven to Columbia University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Haven station.
West Haven to Columbia University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from West Haven station.
The best way to get from West Haven to Columbia University is to train via Broadway/W 120 St which takes 2h 15m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $50 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between West Haven, CT, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from West Haven to 125th Street - Harlem every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $17–27 and the journey takes 1h 51m. 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 West Haven to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–21
- Peak
- $24–27
Train from West Haven to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–21
- Peak
- $24–27
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
West Haven to Columbia University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
West Haven to Columbia University train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Haven to Columbia University is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from West Haven to Columbia University.
There are 3848+ hotels available in Columbia University.





