There are 5 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Columbia University by train, subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 1 subway
best- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
1h 15m$24–30Drive 18.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Columbia Universitycar 18.3 mi
33 min$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus Newark Airport Express
- Take the bus from 8 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/W 120 Stbus M104
1h 47m$28–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newark Airport (EWR) to Columbia Universitytaxi 18.3 mi
33 min$110–140Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Columbia University18.3 mi
33 min
Newark Airport (EWR) to Columbia University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Columbia University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Columbia University is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs $110 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St via 8 Av/W 42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Airport (EWR) to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via Newark Airport Railroad Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Columbia University is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Columbia University without a car is to train and line 1 subway which takes 1h 15m and costs $23 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Columbia University, including transfers.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Columbia University bus services, operated by Newark Airport Express, depart from Terminal B station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Airport Railroad Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Columbia University bus services, operated by Newark Airport Express, arrive at W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal station.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Terminal B to Columbia University via W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal, 8 Av/W 42 St, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 1h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from 8 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/W 120 St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Columbia University is 18 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Columbia University.
There are 2858+ hotels available in Columbia University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Columbia University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








