There are 5 ways to get from Columbia University to Rutgers University Newark 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 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Broad Sttrain Bntnm / ...
1h 14m$5–14Drive 16.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Rutgers University Newarkcar 16.2 mi
25 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 Central Ave At Washington Stbus 108
2h 16m$10–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Rutgers University Newarktaxi 16.2 mi
25 min$60–75Line 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 29m$7
Columbia University to Rutgers University Newark by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Rutgers University Newark is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Rutgers University Newark is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $60 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Rutgers University Newark. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Central Ave At Washington St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Rutgers University Newark. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Newark Broad St via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Columbia University and Rutgers University Newark is 16 miles. The road distance is 16.3 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Rutgers University Newark without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 1h 14m and costs $4 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Columbia University to Rutgers University Newark, including transfers.
Columbia University to Rutgers University Newark bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to Rutgers University Newark train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Rutgers University 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 Rutgers University Newark, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Rutgers University Newark via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, 9 Av/W 34 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Central Ave At Washington St in around 2h 16m.
- 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
- Phone
- (973) 961-6000
- Website
- PATH
Train from World Trade Center to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 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 15 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 Central Ave At Washington St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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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More Questions & Answers
Columbia University to Rutgers University Newark train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Rutgers University Newark is 16 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Columbia University to Rutgers University Newark.
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