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Upper East Side to Columbia University buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Upper East Side and Columbia University takes 26 min and the fastest bus takes 18 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Upper 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.

26 min
Duration
3 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Upper East Side to Columbia University bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Upper East Side and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Upper East Side is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 11:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 21 min • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 18 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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    bus bus 20 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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    bus bus 19 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Upper 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.

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  • Distance: 3 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 89 St to Broadway/W 116 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 29 min.

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