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How to get fromMadison to Columbia Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Madison to New York Penn Stationtrain train Mne
    1h 33m
    $6–18

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison, NJ to NYC - 42nd St & 6th Avebus bus Nj
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    1h 39m
    $38–56

  3. Drive 30.9 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Columbia Universitycar car 30.9 mi
    48 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madison to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 30.9 mi
    48 min
    $180–220

Madison to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot

Calendar173Weekly Services
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Madison to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–15 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison, NJ to Columbia University via NYC - 42nd St & 6th Ave, 6 Av/W 42 St, and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 39m.

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