The average train between Rutgers University and Columbia University takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Rutgers University and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Rutgers University is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at New Brunswick and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rutgers University to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Rutgers University station and arriving at Columbia University station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Rutgers University to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
Rutgers University to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Rutgers University and Columbia University is 53.3 km. The road distance is 61 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–17 and the journey takes 1h 5m.