The average bus between Ground Zero and Columbia University takes 1h 21m and the fastest bus takes 43 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Ground Zero to Columbia University. 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 Ground Zero and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ground Zero is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Church St/Vesey St and take an average of 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

50 min • 1 change

1h 7m • 1 change

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1h 9m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Ground Zero to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Ground Zero station and arriving at Columbia University station via 6 Av/W 42 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Ground Zero to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Church St/Vesey St station.
Ground Zero to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Riverside Dr/W 119 St station.
The distance between Ground Zero and Columbia University is 11.7 km. The road distance is 14 km.
You can take a vehicle from Ground Zero to Columbia University via Church St/Vesey St, 6 Av/W 42 St, and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 35m.