The average train between Raritan and Columbia University takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Raritan 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.
Trains run hourly between Raritan and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Raritan is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Raritan to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Raritan station and arriving at Columbia University station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Raritan to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Raritan station.
Raritan to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 116 St-Columbia University station.
The distance between Raritan and Columbia University is 62.8 km. The road distance is 71 km.
There is no direct connection from Raritan to Columbia University. However, you can take the train to Newark Penn Station, take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 1 subway to 116 St-Columbia University, then walk to Columbia University.