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Trip Overview

The average bus between Long Island and Columbia University takes 55 min and the fastest bus takes 32 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Long Island 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.

55 min
Duration
7 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Bus via Central Park South/6 Av

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  1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 58 Stbus bus Q32
  2. Take the bus from Central Park South/6 Av to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
1h 9m
$6–15

Long Island to Columbia University bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Long Island and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at 5 Av/W 58 St and take an average of 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company45 min • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company37 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company47 min • 1 change

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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company48 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company55 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company50 min • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company45 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company53 min • 1 change

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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Long Island 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.

Map of how to get from Long Island to Columbia University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to Columbia University via 5 Av/W 58 St, Central Park South/6 Av, and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 9m.

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