There are 8 ways to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to New YorkGreyhound US0235 / ...
3h 46m$37–71Drive 167.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University167.1 mi
3h 16m$31–45Train
- Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Springfield
- Take the train from Springfield to New Haven
- Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlem
6h 47m$32–303Fly Worcester Regional Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ORH - LGA
3h 57m$39–279Bus, train
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to New Haven Bus StopGreyhound US0230
- Take the train from New Haven to 125th Street - HarlemNew Haven
5h 43m$50–111Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BOS - LGA
6h 13m$114–422Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BOS - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
6h 11mTrain to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway
- Take the train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BOS - 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
6h 33m
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester Polytechnic Institute station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Worcester Union Station and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem via Springfield and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Columbia University is 172 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University, including transfers.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Worcester Union Station.
The best way to get from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $310 and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $280 and takes 3h 57m.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University.
What companies run services between Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Worcester Union Station to New York twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Columbia University via Worcester Union Station, Springfield, New Haven, and 125th Street - Harlem in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Worcester Regional Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–290
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Martha's Vineyard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Worcester Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16–27
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $7–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $9–80
- Business Class
- $16–170
Train from Springfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $8–220
- Business Class
- $50–250
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New Haven to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–19
- Peak
- $22–26
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Worcester to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Worcester Union Station to New Haven Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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