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Trip Overview

The average bus between Princeton and Columbia University takes 2h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Princeton 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
105 mi
Distance
$42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Princeton to Columbia University bus times

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

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 29m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 39m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 31m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 35m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 25m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 26m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 31m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 22m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 33m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 31m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 38m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 42m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 26m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 38m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 42m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 26m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 38m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 42m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 26m • 1 change
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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton 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.

Map of how to get from Princeton to Columbia University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 105.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Columbia University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 2h 38m.

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