There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Scotch Plains by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Nec
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain
1h 56m$7–26Drive 29 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Scotch Plainscar 29 mi
47 min$6–8Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 40 Stbus M11
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rdbus 114
2h 19m$12–36Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Scotch Plainstaxi 29 mi
47 min$170–210
Columbia University to Scotch Plains by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Scotch Plains is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Scotch Plains is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Fanwood via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Columbia University and Scotch Plains is 29 miles. The road distance is 29.2 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Scotch Plains without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 1h 56m and costs $6 - $26.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Columbia University to Scotch Plains, including transfers.
Columbia University to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to Scotch Plains train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Scotch Plains bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 9 Av/W 40 St station.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, 9 Av/W 40 St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwood
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 40 St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Westfield Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $9–29
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
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 Scotch Plains train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Scotch Plains is 29 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Columbia University to Scotch Plains.
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