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How to get fromSilver Spring to Columbia Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus) or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Silver Spring to Columbia University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainAcela
    3h 52m
    $32–754

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusGreyhound US0310
    5h 53m
    $38–85

  3. Drive 226.1 mi

    1. Drive from Silver Spring to Columbia Universitycar226.1 mi
    4h 8m
    $42–60

  4. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeDCA - LGA
    3h 46m
    $76–495

  5. Bus via Washington Union Station (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York MidtownbusFlixBus 2601 / ...
    6h 29m
    $34–76

  6. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)planeDCA - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
    4. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
    3h 51m

  7. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeDCA - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    4. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway
    4h 6m

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeIAD - LGA
    4h 36m
    $206–510

  9. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeIAD - EWR
    4h 43m
    $199–451

  10. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)planeDCA - HPN
    2. Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
    5h 39m
    $117–782

Silver Spring to Columbia University by subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar247Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 5h.

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