There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Short Hills by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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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 Short Hillstrain Mne / ...
1h 40m$5–16Bus
- 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 Short Hillsbus South Mtn Special to NYC
2h 56m$33–57Drive 25.4 mi
- Drive from Columbia University to Short Hillscar 25.4 mi
42 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Short Hillstaxi 25.4 mi
42 min$150–180
Columbia University to Short Hills by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Short Hills is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Short Hills is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Short Hills. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Short Hills via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Short Hills. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Short Hills via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Columbia University and Short Hills is 25 miles. The road distance is 25.6 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Short Hills without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 1h 40m and costs $4 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Columbia University to Short Hills, including transfers.
Columbia University to Short Hills bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to Short Hills train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Short Hills 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 Short Hills, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Short Hills via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, 9 Av/W 40 St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 56m.
- 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 Short Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–13
- 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
- +1 908-485-7275
- [email protected]
- Website
- boxcar.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Short Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.boxcar.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.boxcar.com/bus-route-regions/commute-from-nj
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
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 Short Hills train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Short Hills is 26 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Columbia University to Short Hills.
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