There are 4 ways to get from Bridgewater Center to Columbia University by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 1 subway
best- Take the train from Raritan to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
2h 3m$20–47Drive 44.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bridgewater Center to Columbia Universitycar 44.6 mi
1h 7m$8–12Bus
- Take the bus from Mountain Ave At Oak Ter/Brookside Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114 / ...
- Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus M104
3h 18m$26–61Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bridgewater Center to Columbia Universitytaxi 44.6 mi
1h 7m$170–210
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bridgewater Center to Columbia University is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgewater Center to Columbia University is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgewater Center to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Mountain Ave At Oak Ter/Brookside Ave and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St via W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgewater Center to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Raritan and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via Newark Penn Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Bridgewater Center and Columbia University is 46 miles. The road distance is 44.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgewater Center to Columbia University without a car is to train and line 1 subway which takes 2h 3m and costs $20 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Bridgewater Center to Columbia University, including transfers.
Bridgewater Center to Columbia University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Mountain Ave At Oak Ter/Brookside Ave station.
Bridgewater Center to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Raritan station.
Bridgewater Center to Columbia University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Bridgewater Center, NJ, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Bridgewater Center to Columbia University via Mountain Ave At Oak Ter/Brookside Ave, Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 3h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Raritan to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–18
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Mountain Ave At Oak Ter/Brookside Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $12–40
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $170–210
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bridgewater Center to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgewater Center to Columbia University is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Bridgewater Center to Columbia University.
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