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How to get fromColumbia University to Union Cityby taxi, ferry, subway, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbia University to Union City by taxi, ferry, subway, or bus

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  1. Taxi, line 11 ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to Midtown / W. 39th St.taxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawkenferry ferry 11 / ...
    18 min

  2. Subway, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 125 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway C / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New York Ave At 45Th Stbus bus 159
    1h
    $13–33

  3. Line 1 subway, taxi, line 11 ferry

    1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 72 Stsubway subway 1
    2. Take the taxi from 72 St to Midtown / W. 39th St.taxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawkenferry ferry 11 / ...
    45 min

  4. Bus, line 11 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to W 72 St/Broadwaybus bus M5 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawkenferry ferry 11 / ...
    1h 7m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to Union Citytaxi taxi 7.7 mi
    15 min
    $30–40

  6. Line 1 subway, taxi, line 11 ferry via 79 St

    1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 79 Stsubway subway 1
    2. Take the taxi from 79 St to Midtown / W. 39th St.taxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawkenferry ferry 11 / ...
    45 min

  7. Bus, taxi, line 11 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to Riverside Dr/W 97 Stbus bus M5
    2. Take the taxi from Riverside Dr/W 97 St to Midtown / W. 39th St.taxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Port Imperial / Weehawkenferry ferry 11 / ...
    45 min

Columbia University to Union City by foot, bus, and subway

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Columbia University to Union City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5.8 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Union City, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbia University to Union City. However, you can take the taxi to Midtown / W. 39th St. then take the line 11 ferry to Port Imperial / Weehawken. Alternatively, you can walk to 116 St-Columbia University, take the line 1 subway to 72 St, take the taxi to Midtown / W. 39th St., then take the line 11 ferry to Port Imperial / Weehawken.

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