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.
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.

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No, there is no direct bus from Howard Beach to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Howard Beach station and arriving at Columbia University station via W 34 St/5 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Howard Beach to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cross Bay Blvd/158 Av station.
Howard Beach to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Riverside Dr/W 119 St station.
The distance between Howard Beach and Columbia University is 19.8 km. The road distance is 29 km.
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.