There are 4 ways to get from Metuchen to Columbia University by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 1 subway
best- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
1h 26m$6–18Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus M104
2h 47m$20–48Drive 33.7 mi
- Drive from Metuchen to Columbia Universitycar 33.7 mi
50 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Metuchen to Columbia Universitytaxi 33.7 mi
50 min$130–160
Metuchen to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Columbia University is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Columbia University is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Main St At Rt-27 and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St via Albany St & Spring St and W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Metuchen and Columbia University is 32 miles. The road distance is 33.9 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Columbia University without a car is to train and line 1 subway which takes 1h 26m and costs $5 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Metuchen to Columbia University, including transfers.
Metuchen to Columbia University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Metuchen to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Metuchen to Columbia University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Main St At Rt-27 to Columbia University via George St At Albany St, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Metuchen to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Columbia University is 34 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Metuchen to Columbia University.
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