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Columbia University to Upper East Side buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Columbia University and Upper East Side takes 26 min and the fastest bus takes 14 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Columbia University to Upper East Side. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26 min
Duration
3 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Columbia University to Upper East Side bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Columbia University and Upper East Side. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Upper East Side at 10:49 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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    bus bus 16 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbia University to Upper East Side? 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: 2.8 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Upper East Side, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/W 116 St to 5 Av/E 92 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 27 min.

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