The average bus between Lower East Side and Columbia University takes 1h 2m and the fastest bus takes 47 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Lower East Side 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 15 minutes between Lower East Side and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lower East Side is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at E 126 St/2 Av and take an average of 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

55 min • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Lower East Side to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Lower East Side station and arriving at Columbia University station via E 126 St/2 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Lower East Side to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Allen St/Grand St station.
Lower East Side to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 126 St/2 Av station.
The distance between Lower East Side and Columbia University is 10.6 km. The road distance is 15 km.
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Allen St/Grand St to E 126 St/2 Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 49 min.