Columbia University to Princeton University Buses

Columbia University to Princeton University buses

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The average bus between Columbia University and Princeton University takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. There is a bus service every few hours from Columbia University to Princeton University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 28m
Duration: 105 mi
Distance: $42
Average price: Hourly
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Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 34 Stbus M11
Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Squarebus Suburban Transit

3h 33m

$20–47

Columbia University to Princeton University bus times

Buses run hourly between Columbia University and Princeton University. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Princeton University at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:01 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 2:30 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
12:58 PM → 3:30 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:08 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:06 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 3:30 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbia University to Princeton University? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Princeton University, NJ, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Princeton University via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, 9 Av/W 34 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square in around 3h 33m.

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Columbia University to Princeton University buses

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