The average bus between Jamaica and Columbia University takes 1h 37m and the fastest bus takes 1h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Jamaica 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 4 times a day between Jamaica and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jamaica is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 8:01 PM. All services require a transfer at 6th Ave/West 51st Street and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 29m • 1 change

1h 29m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Jamaica station and arriving at Columbia University station via 6th Ave/West 51st Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Jamaica to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd station.
Jamaica to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Riverside Dr/W 119 St station.
The distance between Jamaica and Columbia University is 18.5 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to Columbia University via 6th Ave/West 51st Street, 6 Av/W 47 St, and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 47m.