There are 4 ways to get from Edison to Columbia University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 23m$6–18Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 116 Stbus M104
1h 48m$31–42Drive 38.3 mi
- Drive from Edison to Columbia Universitycar 38.3 mi
51 min$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edison to Columbia Universitytaxi 38.3 mi
51 min$150–180
Edison to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edison to Columbia University is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Edison to Columbia University is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Edison to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Broadway/W 116 St via W 41 St/8 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Edison station to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Edison Station and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Edison and Columbia University is 35 miles. The road distance is 38.5 miles.
The best way to get from Edison to Columbia University without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $5 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Edison to Columbia University, including transfers.
Edison to Columbia University bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Edison to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Edison Station.
The best way to get from Edison to Columbia University is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $5 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 1h 48m.
What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Edison Station to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–16 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany St & Spring St to Columbia University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 116 St in around 1h 48m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Edison Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–16
- Phone
- +1 (732) 249-1100
- Suburban@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/suburban-transit
- Adult
- $28–35
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 116 St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
Shreeji Taxi
- Phone
- +1-732-331-8069
- Website
- shreejitaxiservices.com
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Edison to Columbia University bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Edison to Columbia University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edison to Columbia University is 38 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Edison to Columbia University.
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