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

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There are 5 ways to get from Montclair to Columbia University by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train Bntnm
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    1h 17m
    $6–15

  2. Drive 18.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montclair to Columbia Universitycar car 18.9 mi
    30 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Watchung Ave# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M104
    1h 47m
    $11–51

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Montclair to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 18.9 mi
    30 min
    $65–85

  5. Line 28 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Essex Way# to Broad St At Lackawanna Avebus bus 28
    2. Take the bus from University Ave At Lackawanna Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    3. Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus
    2h 37m
    $12–38

Montclair to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Park St At Watchung Ave# to Columbia University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 1h 47m.

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