There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Garfield by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 subway, train
best- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Plaudervilletrain Mnbn / ...
1h 36m$9–28Drive 13.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Garfieldcar 13.9 mi
19 min$3–4Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 34 Stbus M11
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Midland Ave At Elizabeth Stbus 160
2h 10m$11–31Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Garfieldtaxi 13.9 mi
19 min$50–65
Columbia University to Garfield by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Garfield is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Garfield is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Garfield. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Midland Ave At Elizabeth St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Garfield. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Plauderville via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Columbia University and Garfield is 19 miles. The road distance is 14 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Garfield without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 1h 36m and costs $9 - $28.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Columbia University to Garfield, including transfers.
Columbia University to Garfield bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to Garfield train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Garfield bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 9 Av/W 34 St station.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Garfield, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Midland Ave At Elizabeth St via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, 9 Av/W 34 St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 10m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Station
- 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
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Plauderville
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Midland Ave At Elizabeth St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–24
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Columbia University to Garfield train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Garfield is 14 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Columbia University to Garfield.
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