The average train between Edison and Columbia University takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Edison to Columbia University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Edison and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Edison is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 33m • 1 change

1h 33m • 1 change

1h 29m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Edison to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Edison station and arriving at Columbia University station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Edison to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Edison Station.
Edison to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 116 St-Columbia University station.
The distance between Edison and Columbia University is 49.9 km. The road distance is 56 km.
There is no direct connection from Edison 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.