How to get from East Orange to Columbia University by subway and train?

From East Orange to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from East Orange to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the MEL train from East Orange station to Brick Church station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MEL 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 4 min. The subway and train schedule from East Orange may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

64min
Train - MEL
Train - MEL
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from East Orange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Orange
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6611| Dover
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brick Church
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6318| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    29 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

Alternative route from East Orange to Columbia University by subway and train via MEL, MEL and A

To get from East Orange to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the MEL train from East Orange station to Brick Church station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MEL train and finally take the A subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The subway and train schedule from East Orange may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

78min
Train - MEL
Train - MEL
Subway - A
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from East Orange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Orange
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6611| Dover
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brick Church
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6318| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Dyckman St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Orange to Columbia University

The distance between East Orange, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 18.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Orange 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 East Orange to Columbia University

To check the subway and train schedule from East Orange to Columbia University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (East Orange) 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

Alternative route from East Orange to Columbia University by subway and train via MEL, MEL and A

To get from East Orange to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the MEL train from East Orange station to Brick Church station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MEL train and finally take the A subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The subway and train schedule from East Orange may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

78min
Train - MEL
Train - MEL
Subway - A
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from East Orange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Orange
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6611| Dover
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brick Church
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6318| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Dyckman St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Orange to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Train line MEL, Train line MEL, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Orange to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Train line MEL, Train line MEL, Subway line A.

  • Is there a direct train between East Orange 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 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Orange to Columbia University?

    The MEL train line goes from #6611| Dover station near East Orange in East Orange to Brick Church station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Brick Church station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between East Orange in East Orange and Columbia University in Manhattan by train and subway is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near East Orange to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the MEL train from the #6611| Dover station near East Orange in East Orange.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between East Orange and Columbia University?

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

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