Princeton University to Columbia University Buses

Princeton University to Columbia University buses

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The average bus between Princeton University and Columbia University takes 2h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Princeton University to Columbia 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 33m
Duration: 106 mi
Distance: $42
Average price: Hourly
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Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus M104

2h 49m

$21–45

Princeton University to Columbia University bus times

Buses run hourly between Princeton University and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton University is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:00 AM → 12:33 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 1:33 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 2:35 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 3:33 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:00 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:31 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 25m • 1 change

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Want to know about travelling from Princeton University to Columbia 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 Princeton University, NJ, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Columbia University via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 2h 49m.

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