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How to get fromEast Rutherford to Columbia Universityby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Rutherford to Columbia University by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train Njcl / ...
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    1h
    $8–22

  2. Drive  13.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Rutherford to Columbia Universitycar car 13.7 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus, line 1 subway

    1. Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 160 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    1h
    $10–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Rutherford to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 13.7 mi
    19 min
    $50–65

East Rutherford to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between East Rutherford, NJ, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from East Rutherford to Columbia University. However, you can take the train to Secaucus Lower Level, take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 1 subway to 116 St-Columbia University, then walk to Columbia University. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paterson Ave At Grove St to Columbia University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Times Square, and 116 St-Columbia University in around 1h.

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