There are 6 ways to get from Whippany to Columbia University by bus, train, subway, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 73 bus, train, line 1 subway
best- Take the bus from Rt-10 At Troy Hills Rd to Newark Penn Stationbus 73
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
1h 55m$10–26Drive 33.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whippany to Columbia Universitycar 33.9 mi
42 min$6–9Line 73 bus, train, line 1 subway via WTC Cortlandt
- Take the bus from Rt-10 At Troy Hills Rd to Newark Penn Stationbus 73
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain
- Take the subway from WTC Cortlandt to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
2h 12m$11–17Train
- Take the train from Morristown to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne
2h 28m$8–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Whippany to Columbia Universitytaxi 33.9 mi
42 min$110–140Line 874 bus, bus
- Take the bus from N Jefferson Rd 157'S Of Paper Mill Drive to Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stopbus 871 / ...
- Take the bus from Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 198 / ...
- Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus
2h 8m$14–40
Whippany to Columbia University by bus, train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whippany to Columbia University is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Whippany to Columbia University is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Whippany to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from N Jefferson Rd 157'S Of Paper Mill Drive and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St via Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop and W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Whippany to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Morristown and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Whippany and Columbia University is 33 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.
The best way to get from Whippany to Columbia University without a car is to line 73 bus and train and line 1 subway which takes 1h 55m and costs $9 - $26.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Whippany to Columbia University, including transfers.
Whippany to Columbia University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from N Jefferson Rd 157'S Of Paper Mill Drive station.
Whippany to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Morristown station.
The best way to get from Whippany to Columbia University is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $8 - $27. Alternatively, you can line 874 bus and bus, which costs $14 - $40 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Whippany, NJ, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Morristown to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $3–18 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Jefferson Rd 157'S Of Paper Mill Drive to Columbia University via Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop, Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
Train from Morristown to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–18
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from WTC Cortlandt to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- (973) 961-6000
- Website
- PATH
Train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Center
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- PATH
- Adult
- $4
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Rt-10 At Troy Hills Rd to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–10
Bus from Rt-10 At Troy Hills Rd to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–10
Bus from N Jefferson Rd 157'S Of Paper Mill Drive to Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–8
Bus from Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–24
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 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
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Parsippany Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-973-545-1681
- Website
- parsippanylimotaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Whippany to Columbia University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop station.
Whippany to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whippany to Columbia University is 34 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Whippany to Columbia University.
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