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Rutgers University to Columbia University buses

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The average bus between Rutgers University and Columbia University takes 1h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. There is an hourly bus service from Rutgers 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.

1h 49m
Duration
90 mi
Distance
$37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
  2. Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M104
2h
$18–40

Rutgers University to Columbia University bus times

Buses run hourly between Rutgers University and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Rutgers University is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Albany St & Spring St and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 53m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 57m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 51m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 44m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 37m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 53m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 49m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company2h 7m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 50m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 54m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 40m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 41m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 44m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 37m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 48m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 46m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 37m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 53m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 49m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 37m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 53m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 49m • 1 change

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    Rockland CoachesMTA Bus Company1h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rutgers 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.

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  • Distance: 89.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Columbia University via Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 2h.

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