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Trip Overview

The average bus between Columbia University and Washington Heights takes 22 min and the fastest bus takes 14 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Columbia University to Washington Heights. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

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

Columbia University to Washington Heights bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Columbia University and Washington Heights. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Washington Heights at 12:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 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 Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 15 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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    bus bus 21 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Columbia University to Washington Heights? 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: 3.2 mi
  • Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to Broadway/W 171 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 25 min.

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