How to get from Montclair State University to Columbia University by bus and subway?

From Montclair State University to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from Montclair State University to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 705 bus from Montclair State University station to Allwood Park & Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 192 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 15 min. The bus and subway schedule from Montclair State University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

75min
Bus - 705705
Bus - 192192
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Montclair State University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montclair State University
  • 2
    Bus - 705705
    Wait for bus
    705
    Passaic Bus Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Allwood Park & Ride
    ID 26640
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 192192
    Wait for bus
    192
    192x New York Express
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Montclair State University to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from Montclair State University to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the ML train from Montclair Heights station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, 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 26 min. The bus and subway schedule from Montclair State University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

86min
Walk to train station
Train - ML
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Montclair Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montclair Heights
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #6214| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    52 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    18 min
  • 6
    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 Montclair State University to Columbia University

The distance between Montclair State University, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 20.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montclair State University to Columbia University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Montclair State University to Columbia University

To check the bus and subway schedule from Montclair State University to Columbia University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montclair State University) and destination (Columbia University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 bus and subway schedules.

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From Montclair State University to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from Montclair State University to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the ML train from Montclair Heights station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, 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 26 min. The bus and subway schedule from Montclair State University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

86min
Walk to train station
Train - ML
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Montclair Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Montclair Heights
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #6214| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    52 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    18 min
  • 6
    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 Montclair State University to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 705, Bus line 192, Subway line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Train line ML, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montclair State University and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montclair State University to Columbia University?

    The 705 bus line goes from Passaic Bus Terminal station near Montclair State University in Montclair to Allwood Park & Ride station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Allwood Park & Ride station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montclair State University to Columbia University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Montclair State University in Montclair and Columbia University in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montclair State University to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the 705 bus from the Passaic Bus Terminal stop near Montclair State University in Montclair.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montclair State University and Columbia University?

    Get off the bus at the Allwood Park & Ride station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

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