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Columbia University to Lower Manhattan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Columbia University and Lower Manhattan takes 1h 11m 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.

1h 11m
Duration
8 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/W 41 Stbus bus M4 / ...
  2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus bus M1 / ...
1h 44m
$6–15

Columbia University to Lower Manhattan bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Columbia University and Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Broadway/W 120 St and take an average of 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company47 min • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company50 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company4h 47m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company53 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company52 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

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.

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