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Trip Overview

The average bus between Columbia University and Howard Beach takes 1h 31m and the fastest bus takes 1h 16m. There is a bus service every few hours from Columbia University to Howard Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 31m
Duration
16 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/W 59 Stbus bus M4 / ...
  2. Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Avbus bus Qm15 / ...
2h 28m
$6–15

Columbia University to Howard Beach bus times

Buses run hourly between Columbia University and Howard Beach. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Howard Beach at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Broadway/W 120 St and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 25m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 26m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 16m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 34m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 39m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 22m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 21m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 34m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 34m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 39m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 34m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 39m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 34m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 39m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbia University to Howard Beach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 16.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Howard Beach, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Cross Bay Blvd/159 Av via Broadway/W 120 St, 5 Av/W 59 St, and East 57th Street & Madison Avenue in around 2h 28m.

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