How to get from New York to University City
3 ways, 132 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 23m | $22–123 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 42m | $12–17 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 42m | $250–340 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:09 → 09:341h 25m · directAmtrak 2109$38–83
- 08:20 → 09:521h 32m · directAmtrak 141$71–123
- 08:35 → 10:301h 55m · 1 changeMTA New York City Transit 3$22–61
- 08:35 → 10:221h 47m · 2 changesMTA New York City Transit 3$22–61
- 08:38 → 10:301h 52m · 2 changesMTA New York City Transit M22$22–61
- 08:38 → 10:221h 44m · 3 changesMTA New York City Transit M22$22–61
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from New York to University City?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 23m door to door. The straight-line distance is 132 km.
- What is the cheapest way from New York to University City?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $12. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from New York to University City?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 3 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 23m. Fares run $22–123 across classes.
- How far is University City from New York by road?
- About 155 km, roughly 2h 42m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $12–17; tolls and parking are extra.