There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Jersey City by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 1 subway, train
best- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to WTC Cortlandtsubway 1
- Take the train from World Trade Center to Journal Squaretrain Path
57 min$7Drive 10.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Jersey Citycar 10.9 mi
21 min$2–3Line 1 subway, bus
- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 1
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Avebus 119
1h 25m$10–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Jersey Citytaxi 10.9 mi
21 min$40–50
Columbia University to Jersey City by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Jersey City is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Jersey City is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Journal Square via World Trade Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Columbia University and Jersey City is 11 miles. The road distance is 11 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Jersey City without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 57 min and costs $7.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Columbia University to Jersey City, including transfers.
Columbia University to Jersey City train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Jersey City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at WTC Cortlandt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Jersey City is 11 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Columbia University to Jersey City.
There are 3779+ hotels available in Jersey City.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?
There is no direct connection from Columbia University to Jersey City. However, you can walk to 116 St-Columbia University, take the line 1 subway to WTC Cortlandt, walk to World Trade Center, then take the train to Journal Square. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Ave via 116 St-Columbia University, 42 St-Times Square, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to WTC Cortlandt
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Square
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- (973) 961-6000
- Website
- PATH
Train from World Trade Center to Journal Square
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- PATH
- Adult
- $4
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Duncan Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
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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