How to get from New Providence to Columbia University by subway and train?

From New Providence to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from New Providence to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the GB train from New Providence 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 24 min.

84min
Train - GB
Train - MEL
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from New Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Providence
  • 2
    Train - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0414| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Orange
    16 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

Alternative route from New Providence to Columbia University by subway and train via GB, ML and 1

To get from New Providence to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the GB train from New Providence station to Newark Broad St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ML 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 27 min.

87min
Train - GB
Train - ML
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from New Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Providence
  • 2
    Train - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0414| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #6214| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    22 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
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Public transit directions from New Providence to Columbia University

The distance between New Providence, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 29.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Providence 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.

Public transit stations close to New Providence

New Providence is located at New Providence, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Springfield Ave at Passaic Ave.

Train stations close to New Providence:

  • Summit
  • Chatham
  • Murray Hill

Bus stations close to New Providence:

  • Springfield Ave at Passaic Ave
  • Springfield Ave at Pittsford Way#
  • Springfield Ave at Pittsford Way

Public transit stations close to Columbia University, Manhattan

Columbia University is located at West 131st Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Broadway/W 125 St.

Subway stations close to Columbia University:

  • 135 St
  • 125 St
  • 145 St

Bus stations close to Columbia University:

  • Broadway/W 125 St
  • W 125 St/Broadway
  • Amsterdam Av/W 131 St

Related Routes

Alternative route from New Providence to Columbia University by subway and train via GB, ML and 1

To get from New Providence to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the GB train from New Providence station to Newark Broad St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ML 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 27 min.

87min
Train - GB
Train - ML
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from New Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Providence
  • 2
    Train - GBGB
    Wait for train
    GB
    #0414| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #6214| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    22 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New Providence to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Train line GB, Train line MEL, Subway line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Train line GB, Train line ML, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between New Providence 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 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Providence to Columbia University?

    The GB train line goes from #0414| Hoboken station near New Providence in New Providence 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 New Providence to Columbia University by train and subway?

    The total travel time between New Providence in New Providence and Columbia University in Manhattan by train and subway is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the GB train from the #0414| Hoboken station near New Providence in New Providence.

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

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

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