There are 3 ways to get from Short Hills to Columbia University by train, subway, car, or taxi
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Train, line 1 subway
best- Take the train from Short Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne / ...
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
1h 19m$6–16Drive 25.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Short Hills to Columbia Universitycar 25.5 mi
43 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Short Hills to Columbia Universitytaxi 25.5 mi
43 min$150–180
Short Hills to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Short Hills to Columbia University is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Short Hills to Columbia University is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Short Hills to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Short Hills and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Short Hills and Columbia University is 25 miles. The road distance is 25.7 miles.
The best way to get from Short Hills to Columbia University without a car is to train and line 1 subway which takes 1h 19m and costs $5 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Short Hills to Columbia University, including transfers.
Short Hills to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Short Hills station.
Short Hills to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Short Hills to Columbia University is 26 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Short Hills to Columbia University.
There are 3991+ hotels available in Columbia University.
What companies run services between Short Hills, NJ, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Short Hills to Columbia University. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 1 subway to 116 St-Columbia University, then walk to Columbia University. Alternatively, you can drive from Short Hills to Columbia University in around 43 min.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Short Hills to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–13
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
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
Parsippany Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-973-545-1681
- Website
- parsippanylimotaxi.com
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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