How to get from Mahwah to Columbia University by subway and train?

From Mahwah to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from Mahwah to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the MCL train from Mahwah station to Secaucus 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 50 min.

110min
Train - MCL
Train - NJCL
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Mahwah

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mahwah
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1158| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #8626| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    13 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    215 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    20 min
  • 8
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Mahwah to Columbia University by bus, subway and train

To get from Mahwah to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the MCL train from Mahwah station to Rutherford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 190 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 54 min.

114min
Train - MCL
Bus - 190190
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Mahwah

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mahwah
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1158| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rutherford
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rutherford Rail Station
    ID 13496
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    190r New York Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    18 min
  • 10
    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 Mahwah to Columbia University

The distance between Mahwah, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 34.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mahwah 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.

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From Mahwah to Columbia University by bus, subway and train

To get from Mahwah to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the MCL train from Mahwah station to Rutherford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 190 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 54 min.

114min
Train - MCL
Bus - 190190
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Mahwah

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mahwah
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1158| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rutherford
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rutherford Rail Station
    ID 13496
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    190r New York Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    18 min
  • 10
    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 Mahwah to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Train line MCL, Train line NJCL, Subway line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Train line MCL, Bus line 190, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Mahwah 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 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mahwah to Columbia University?

    The MCL train line goes from #1158| Hoboken station near Mahwah in Mahwah 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 Mahwah to Columbia University by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Mahwah in Mahwah and Columbia University in Manhattan by train and subway is about 1 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the MCL train from the #1158| Hoboken station near Mahwah in Mahwah.

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

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

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