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Howard Beach to Columbia University buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Howard Beach and Columbia University takes 1h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Howard Beach 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.

1h 35m
Duration
18 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to W 34 St/5 Avbus bus Qm15 / ...
  2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
1h 48m
$6–15

Howard Beach to Columbia University bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Howard Beach and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howard Beach is at 5:59 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer at W 34 St/5 Av and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 31m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 29m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 38m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 39m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 41m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 36m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 39m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 31m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 29m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 31m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 29m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Howard Beach to Columbia University? 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: 18 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Howard Beach, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av to Columbia University via W 34 St/5 Av, 6 Av/W 34 St, and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 48m.

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