There are 6 ways to get from Kearny to Columbia University by bus, train, subway, taxi, or car
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Line 76 bus, train, line 1 subway
best- Take the bus from Kearny Ave At Midland Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus 30 / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
1h 22m$6–18Drive 15.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kearny to Columbia Universitycar 15.2 mi
29 min$3–4Bus
- Take the bus from Rutherford Rail Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 190
- Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus M104
1h 58m$11–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kearny to Columbia Universitytaxi 15.2 mi
29 min$55–70Train, line 1 subway
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to New York Penn Stationtrain Bntnm / ...
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
1h 26m$6–18Line 76 bus, train, line 1 subway via WTC Cortlandt
- Take the bus from Kearny Ave At Midland Ave to Newark Penn Stationbus 30 / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain
- Take the subway from WTC Cortlandt to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
1h 39m$8–11
Kearny to Columbia University by bus, train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kearny to Columbia University is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Kearny to Columbia University is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Kearny to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Kearny Ave At Midland Ave and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St via Rutherford Rail Station and W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Kearny to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Newark Broad St and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Kearny and Columbia University is 19 miles. The road distance is 15.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kearny to Columbia University without a car is to line 76 bus and train and line 1 subway which takes 1h 22m and costs $6 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Kearny to Columbia University, including transfers.
Kearny to Columbia University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rutherford Rail Station.
Kearny to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Broad St station.
Kearny to Columbia University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Kearny, NJ, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Kearny Ave At Midland Ave to Columbia University via Rutherford Rail Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 1h 58m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Newark Broad St to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Kearny Ave At Midland Ave to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $1–5
Bus from Rutherford Rail Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
Bus from Kearny Ave At Midland Ave to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $1–5
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kearny to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kearny to Columbia University is 15 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Kearny to Columbia University.
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