How to get from River Edge to Columbia University by subway and train?

From River Edge to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from River Edge to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the PVL train from River Edge station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The subway and train schedule from River Edge may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

70min
Train - PVL
Train - NC
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from River Edge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    River Edge
  • 2
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #1616| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3926| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    14 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From River Edge to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from River Edge to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the 165 bus from Kinderkamack Rd at Washington Ave 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 25 min. The subway and train schedule from River Edge may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 165165
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Kinderkamack Rd at Washington Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kinderkamack Rd at Washington Ave
    ID 13392
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    165r New York Rt 4 Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    50 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
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Public transit directions from River Edge to Columbia University

The distance between River Edge, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 23.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Edge to Columbia University by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from River Edge to Columbia University

To check the subway and train schedule from River Edge to Columbia University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (River Edge) and destination (Columbia University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway and train schedules.

Related Routes

From River Edge to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from River Edge to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the 165 bus from Kinderkamack Rd at Washington Ave 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 25 min. The subway and train schedule from River Edge may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 165165
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Kinderkamack Rd at Washington Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kinderkamack Rd at Washington Ave
    ID 13392
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    165r New York Rt 4 Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    50 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from River Edge to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Train line PVL, Train line NC, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from River Edge to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 165, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between River Edge and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from River Edge to Columbia University?

    The PVL train line goes from #1616| Hoboken station near River Edge in River Edge to Secaucus station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Secaucus station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from River Edge to Columbia University by train and subway?

    The total travel time between River Edge in River Edge and Columbia University in Manhattan by train and subway is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near River Edge to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the PVL train from the #1616| Hoboken station near River Edge in River Edge.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between River Edge and Columbia University?

    Get off the train at the Secaucus station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

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