There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Journal Square (Station) 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 WTC Cortlandtsubway 1
- Take the train from World Trade Center to Journal Squaretrain Path
57 min$7Drive 9.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Journal Square (Station)car 9.7 mi
19 min$2–3Bus
- 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 Jfk Blvd At Cottage Stbus 119 / ...
1h 46m$11–31Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Journal Square (Station)taxi 9.7 mi
19 min$35–50
Columbia University to Journal Square (Station) by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Journal Square (Station) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Journal Square (Station) is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Journal Square (Station). However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Jfk Blvd At Cottage St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Journal Square (Station). 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 Journal Square (Station) is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Journal Square (Station) 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 Journal Square (Station), including transfers.
Columbia University to Journal Square (Station) bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to Journal Square (Station) train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Journal Square (Station) 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 Journal Square (Station), NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Jfk Blvd At Cottage St via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, 9 Av/W 34 St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 46m.
- 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
- 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
- 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 Jfk Blvd At Cottage St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–24
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
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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Booking & Getting There
Columbia University to Journal Square (Station) train services, operated by MTA, arrive at WTC Cortlandt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Journal Square (Station) is 10 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Columbia University to Journal Square (Station).
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