The average bus between Columbia University and Lower Manhattan takes 1h 10m and the fastest bus takes 42 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Columbia University to Lower Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Columbia University and Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 6:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Broadway/W 120 St and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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50 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Columbia University to Lower Manhattan? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Columbia University station and arriving at Lower Manhattan station via 5 Av/W 41 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Columbia University to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/W 120 St station.
Columbia University to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/Spring St station.
The distance between Columbia University and Lower Manhattan is 10.2 km. The road distance is 13 km.
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Broadway/Spring St via Broadway/W 120 St, 5 Av/W 41 St, and 5 Av/W 42 St in around 1h 44m.