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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lower Manhattan and Columbia University takes 1h 11m and the fastest bus takes 45 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Lower Manhattan 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.

1h 11m
Duration
8 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Centre St/Broome St to Madison Av/E 35 Stbus bus M1
  2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
1h 33m
$6–15

Lower Manhattan to Columbia University bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Lower Manhattan and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Lower Manhattan is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Madison Av/E 35 St and take an average of 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lower Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Columbia University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Centre St/Broome St to Columbia University via Madison Av/E 35 St, 6 Av/W 34 St, and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 33m.

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