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How to get fromRutgers University to Columbia Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Rutgers University to Columbia University by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    1h 40m
    $6–19

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 116 Stbus bus M104
    2h 1m
    $18–40

  3. Drive 39.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rutgers University to Columbia Universitycar car 39.1 mi
    58 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rutgers University to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 39.1 mi
    58 min
    $150–190

Rutgers University to Columbia University by foot, train, and subway

Calendar351Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Rutgers University, 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 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 1m.

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