There are 9 ways to get from Syracuse University to Columbia University by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or subway
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Syracuse, NY to New York, NYOurBus
5h 2m$23–82Train
- Take the train from Syracuse to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
9h 38m$50–129Drive 233.4 mi
- Drive from Syracuse University to Columbia University233.4 mi
5h 12m$43–62Fly Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)SYR - LGA
3h 44m$82–472Bus via Syracuse Bus Station
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0205 / ...
7h 17m$38–135Fly Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)SYR - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
3h 46m$101–517Fly Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)SYR - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
4h$98–466Bus to Rochester, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the bus from Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ROC - LGA
5h 6m$182–563Fly Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)SYR - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
5h 32m$110–1,198
Syracuse University to Columbia University by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Syracuse University to Columbia University is to bus which costs $23 - $85 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Syracuse University to Columbia University is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $80 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Syracuse University to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from B8 and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St via Syracuse Bus Station and 8 Av/W 42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Syracuse University and Columbia University is 264 miles. The road distance is 234.8 miles.
The best way to get from Syracuse University to Columbia University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $23 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Syracuse University to Columbia University, including transfers.
Syracuse University to Columbia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Syracuse Bus Station.
The best way to get from Syracuse University to Columbia University is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $23 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 9h 38m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $480 and takes 3h 44m.
Syracuse University to Columbia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syracuse University to Columbia University is 235 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Syracuse University to Columbia University.
What companies run services between Syracuse University, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
OurBus operates a bus from Syracuse, NY to New York, NY 3 times a week. Tickets cost $20–80 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, VIA Rail operates a train from Syracuse to New York Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 7h 23m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Rochester to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Syracuse to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $55–110
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $55–90
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–10
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- 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/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Syracuse, NY to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–80
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Bus from Syracuse, NY to Rochester, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
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