There are 4 ways to get from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 46m$6–19Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 116 Stbus M104
2h 5m$18–40Drive 39.6 mi
- Drive from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia Universitycar 39.6 mi
59 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia Universitytaxi 39.6 mi
59 min$150–190
Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia University by foot, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia University is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia University is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Broadway/W 116 St via W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Columbia University is 38 miles. The road distance is 39.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia University without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $5 - $20.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia University, including transfers.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia University is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs $5 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $40 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Rutgers University–New Brunswick, NJ, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–17 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia University via Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 116 St in around 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
- 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
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia University is 40 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Rutgers University–New Brunswick to Columbia University.
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