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How to get from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Columbia University by bus and subway?

From Hackensack Bus Terminal to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the 168 bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Bus - 168168
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Hackensack Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hackensack Bus Terminal
  • 2
    Bus - 168168
    Wait for bus
    168
    168t New York Turnpike Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Columbia University by bus and subway via 76, 162 and 1

To get from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 76 bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal station to Polifly Rd at Essex St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 162 bus and finally take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Bus - 162162
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Hackensack Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hackensack Bus Terminal
    ID 12129
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Polifly Rd at Essex St
    ID 12187
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 162162
    Wait for bus
    162
    New York Express
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Columbia University

The distance between Hackensack Bus Terminal, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 20.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Columbia University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Alternative route from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Columbia University by bus and subway via 76, 162 and 1

To get from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 76 bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal station to Polifly Rd at Essex St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 162 bus and finally take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Bus - 162162
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Hackensack Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hackensack Bus Terminal
    ID 12129
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Polifly Rd at Essex St
    ID 12187
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 162162
    Wait for bus
    162
    New York Express
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 168, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 76, Bus line 162, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hackensack Bus Terminal and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Columbia University?

    The 168 bus line goes from 168t New York Turnpike Express station near Hackensack Bus Terminal in Hackensack to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Port Authority Bus Terminal station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Columbia University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Hackensack Bus Terminal in Hackensack and Columbia University in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hackensack Bus Terminal to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the 168 bus from the 168t New York Turnpike Express stop near Hackensack Bus Terminal in Hackensack.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hackensack Bus Terminal and Columbia University?

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.