There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Edison by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 1 subway, train
best- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Edison Stationtrain Nec
1h 35m$5–19Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 40 Stbus M11
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
2h 8m$31–42Drive 36.2 mi
- Drive from Columbia University to Edisoncar 36.2 mi
56 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Edisontaxi 36.2 mi
56 min$140–180
Columbia University to Edison by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Edison is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Edison is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Edison. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Edison station. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Edison Station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Columbia University and Edison is 35 miles. The road distance is 36.4 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Edison without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 1h 35m and costs $4 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Columbia University to Edison, including transfers.
Columbia University to Edison bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to Edison train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Edison bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 9 Av/W 40 St station.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Albany St & Spring St via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, 9 Av/W 40 St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–16
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to 9 Av/W 40 St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $28–35
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Columbia University to Edison train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Edison is 36 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Columbia University to Edison.
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