There are 5 ways to get from Newark Penn Station to Columbia University by train, subway, bus (Greyhound), taxi, or car
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Train, line 1 subway
best- 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
52 min$6–13Drive 15.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark Penn Station to Columbia Universitycar 15.3 mi
29 min$3–4Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 116 Stbus M104
1h 38m$11–45Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newark Penn Station to Columbia Universitytaxi 15.3 mi
29 min$55–70Train, line 1 subway via WTC Cortlandt
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain Path
- Take the subway from WTC Cortlandt to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
1h 9m$6
Newark Penn Station to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Penn Station to Columbia University is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Newark Penn Station to Columbia University is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Penn Station station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Broadway/W 116 St via W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Penn Station station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Newark Penn Station and Columbia University is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Penn Station to Columbia University without a car is to train and line 1 subway which takes 52 min and costs $5 - $14.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Newark Penn Station to Columbia University, including transfers.
Newark Penn Station to Columbia University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Penn Station to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Penn Station to Columbia University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Newark Penn Station, NJ, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Columbia University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 116 St in around 1h 38m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
- 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
Subway from WTC Cortlandt to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- (973) 961-6000
- Website
- PATH
Train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- PATH
- Adult
- $4
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 116 St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Newark Penn Station to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Penn Station to Columbia University is 15 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Newark Penn Station to Columbia University.
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