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Lower East Side to Columbia University buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lower East Side and Columbia University takes 58 min and the fastest bus takes 41 min. The bus runs at least 3 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.

58 min
Duration
9 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Allen St/Grand St to E 126 St/2 Avbus bus M15 / ...
1h 16m
$6–15

Lower East Side to Columbia University bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Lower East Side and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Lower East Side is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at E 126 St/2 Av and take an average of 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 12m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company50 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company55 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company57 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company42 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company50 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company55 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company57 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company42 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company50 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company55 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company57 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company42 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company50 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company55 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company57 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company42 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company50 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company55 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company57 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company51 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company53 min • 1 change

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company54 min • 1 change

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lower East Side 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 Lower East Side to Columbia University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Lower East Side, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Allen St/Grand St to E 126 St/2 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 49 min.

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