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

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

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  1. Train, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    1h 15m
    $8–24

  2. Drive 17.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paterson to Columbia Universitycar car 17.6 mi
    22 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway At Washington St to Gw Bridge Bus Terminalbus bus 171
    2. Take the bus from Fort Washington Av/W 179 St to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M4 / ...
    1h 45m
    $10–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paterson to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 17.6 mi
    22 min
    $60–80

  5. Bus via W 41 St/8 Av

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M104
    2h 12m
    $12–35

Paterson to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Broadway At Washington St to Columbia University via Fort Washington Av/W 179 St and Broadway/W 120 St in around 1h 45m.

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