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How to get fromClifton to Columbia Universityby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Clifton to Columbia University by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Clifton to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    1h 7m
    $9–27

  2. Drive  17.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Clifton to Columbia Universitycar car 17.1 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M104
    1h 29m
    $11–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Clifton to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 17.1 mi
    26 min
    $60–75

Clifton to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to Columbia University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 1h 29m.

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