How to get from Highland Avenue to Columbia University by subway and train?

From Highland Avenue to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from Highland Avenue to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the MEL train from Highland Avenue station to South Orange 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 11 min. The subway and train schedule from Highland Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

71min
Train - MEL
Train - MEL
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Highland Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highland Avenue
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6611| Dover
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Orange
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6620| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    31 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    18 min
  • 8
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Highland Avenue to Columbia University by bus, subway and train

To get from Highland Avenue to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 44 bus from Scotland Rd at Freeman St station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL 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 35 min. The subway and train schedule from Highland Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

95min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4444
Train - NJCL
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Scotland Rd at Freeman St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Scotland Rd at Freeman St
    ID 17418
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Nwk Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3506| New York Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    20 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    18 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 Highland Avenue to Columbia University

The distance between Highland Avenue, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 23.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Highland Avenue 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 Highland Avenue to Columbia University

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

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From Highland Avenue to Columbia University by bus, subway and train

To get from Highland Avenue to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 44 bus from Scotland Rd at Freeman St station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL 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 35 min. The subway and train schedule from Highland Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

95min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4444
Train - NJCL
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Scotland Rd at Freeman St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Scotland Rd at Freeman St
    ID 17418
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Nwk Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3506| New York Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    20 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    18 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 Highland Avenue to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Train line MEL, Train line MEL, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Highland Avenue to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 44, Train line NJCL, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Highland Avenue 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 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Highland Avenue to Columbia University?

    The MEL train line goes from #6611| Dover station near Highland Avenue in City Of Orange to South Orange station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till South Orange station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Highland Avenue in City Of Orange and Columbia University in Manhattan by train and subway is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Highland Avenue to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the MEL train from the #6611| Dover station near Highland Avenue in City Of Orange.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Highland Avenue and Columbia University?

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

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