There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Middletown by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Middletown Njtrain Njcl / ...
2h 13m$5–22Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 34 Stbus M11
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Port Authority to Rt-35 At New Monmouth Rdbus SB to Route 35 / ...
3h 11m$33–52Drive 47.2 mi
- Drive from Columbia University to Middletowncar 47.2 mi
1h 4m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Middletowntaxi 47.2 mi
1h 4m$210–260
Columbia University to Middletown by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Middletown is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Middletown is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Middletown. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Rt-35 At New Monmouth Rd via New York, NY - Port Authority. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Middletown. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Middletown Nj via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Columbia University and Middletown is 47 miles. The road distance is 47.5 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Middletown without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $4 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Columbia University to Middletown, including transfers.
Columbia University to Middletown bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to Middletown train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Middletown is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $4 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Middletown Nj hourly. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Rt-35 At New Monmouth Rd via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, 9 Av/W 34 St, and New York, NY - Port Authority in around 3h 11m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Middletown Nj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
- 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 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $210–260
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 Middletown bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 9 Av/W 34 St station.
Columbia University to Middletown train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Middletown Nj station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Middletown is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Columbia University to Middletown.
There are 150+ hotels available in Middletown.