The average bus between South Ferry (Station) and Columbia University takes 1h 28m and the fastest bus takes 47 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from South Ferry (Station) 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 20 minutes between South Ferry (Station) and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from South Ferry (Station) is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at 6 Av/W 34 St and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from South Ferry (Station) to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from South Ferry (Station) station and arriving at Columbia University station via 6 Av/W 34 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
South Ferry (Station) to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from State St/Whitehall St station.
South Ferry (Station) to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Riverside Dr/W 119 St station.
The distance between South Ferry (Station) and Columbia University is 12.7 km. The road distance is 15 km.
You can take a bus from State St/Whitehall St to Columbia University via 6 Av/W 34 St and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 39m.