There are 5 ways to get from Columbia University to Newark 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 New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
53 min$5–14Drive 15.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Newarkcar 15.4 mi
28 min$3–5Bus
- 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 Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwybus 108
2h 9m$10–31Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Newarktaxi 15.4 mi
28 min$55–70Line 1 subway, train via WTC Cortlandt
- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to WTC Cortlandtsubway 1
- Take the train from World Trade Center to Newark Penn Stationtrain Path
1h 11m$7
Columbia University to Newark by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Newark is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Newark is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Newark. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Newark station. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Newark Penn Station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Columbia University and Newark is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Newark without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 53 min and costs $4 - $14.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Columbia University to Newark, including transfers.
Columbia University to Newark bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to Newark train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Newark 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 Newark, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, 9 Av/W 34 St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 9m.
- 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
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
- 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
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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 Newark train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Newark is 15 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Columbia University to Newark.
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