The average train between Columbia University and Grand Central Terminal takes 22 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Columbia University to Grand Central Terminal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Columbia University and Grand Central Terminal. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Grand Central Terminal at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at 116 St-Columbia University and take an average of 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Columbia University station and arriving at Grand Central Terminal station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.
Columbia University to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.
The distance between Columbia University and Grand Central Terminal is 6.4 km. The road distance is 8 km.
MTA operates a subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min.