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

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There are 4 ways to get from Plainfield 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 Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    1h 33m
    $9–30

  2. Drive  31.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plainfield to Columbia Universitycar car 31.2 mi
    51 min
    $6–9

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 113 / ...
    2. Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M104
    2h 9m
    $13–39

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plainfield to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 31.2 mi
    51 min
    $120–150

Plainfield to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Columbia University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 2h 9m.

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