There are 5 ways to get from Columbia University to Summit 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 Summittrain Mne / ...
1h 39m$5–17Bus
- Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to 5 Av/W 58 Stbus M5
- Take the bus from 5th Avenue & East 58th Street to Summit - Broad St At Maple Stbus Nyc
2h 18m$33–57Line 1 subway, train, line 70 bus
- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to WTC Cortlandtsubway 1
- Take the train from World Trade Center to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Morris Ave At Springfield Avebus 70
2h 24m$9–14Drive 27.4 mi
- Drive from Columbia University to Summitcar 27.4 mi
42 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Summittaxi 27.4 mi
42 min$160–190
Columbia University to Summit by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Summit is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Summit is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Summit. However, there are services departing from Riverside Dr/W 119 St and arriving at Summit - Broad St At Maple St via 5th Avenue & East 58th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Summit. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Summit via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Columbia University and Summit is 28 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Summit without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 1h 39m and costs $4 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Columbia University to Summit, including transfers.
Columbia University to Summit bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverside Dr/W 119 St station.
Columbia University to Summit train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Summit bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 58 St station.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Summit, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Summit - Broad St At Maple St via Riverside Dr/W 119 St and 5th Avenue & East 58th Street in around 2h 18m.
- 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
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to WTC Cortlandt
- Ave. Duration
- 30 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 Summit
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–14
- Phone
- (973) 961-6000
- Website
- panynj.gov
Train from World Trade Center to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/index.html
- Adult
- $4
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to 5 Av/W 58 St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 5th Avenue & East 58th Street to Summit - Broad St At Maple St
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.boxcar.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.boxcar.com/bus-route-regions/commute-from-nj
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Morris Ave At Springfield Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $2–7
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $160–190
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 Summit train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Summit is 28 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Columbia University to Summit.
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