How to get from Rutherford Rail Station to Columbia University by bus and subway?

From Rutherford Rail Station to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from Rutherford Rail Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the 190 bus from Rutherford Rail Station station to Port Authority Drop Off station. Next, 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 3 min.

63min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 190190
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Rutherford Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rutherford Rail Station
    ID 13496
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    190r New York Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Rutherford Rail Station to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from Rutherford Rail Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the MCL train from Rutherford 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 59 min.

59min
Train - MCL
Train - NJCL
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Rutherford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rutherford Rail Station
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1254| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3224| 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
    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
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Public transit directions from Rutherford Rail Station to Columbia University

The distance between Rutherford Rail Station, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 15.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rutherford Rail Station 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.

Public transit stations close to Rutherford Rail Station

Rutherford Rail Station is located at Rutherford Rail Station, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Union Ave at Chestnut St.

Train stations close to Rutherford Rail Station:

  • Lyndhurst
  • Delawanna
  • Wesmont

Bus stations close to Rutherford Rail Station:

  • Union Ave at Chestnut St
  • Hackensack St at Winter Pl
  • Orient Way at Passaic Ave

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/Tiemann Pl.

Subway stations close to Columbia University:

  • 135 St
  • 145 St
  • 137 St-City College

Bus stations close to Columbia University:

  • Broadway/Tiemann Pl
  • W 125 St/Old Broadway
  • Amsterdam Av/W 131 St

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From Rutherford Rail Station to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from Rutherford Rail Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the MCL train from Rutherford 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 59 min.

59min
Train - MCL
Train - NJCL
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Rutherford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rutherford Rail Station
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1254| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3224| 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
    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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rutherford Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 190, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rutherford Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Train line MCL, Train line NJCL, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rutherford Rail Station and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rutherford Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The 190 bus line goes from Rutherford Rail Station station near Rutherford Rail Station in Rutherford to 190r New York Express station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 190r New York Express station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rutherford Rail Station to Columbia University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Rutherford Rail Station in Rutherford and Columbia University in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rutherford Rail Station to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the 190 bus from the Rutherford Rail Station stop near Rutherford Rail Station in Rutherford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rutherford Rail Station and Columbia University?

    Get off the bus at the 190r New York Express station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

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