The average train between Columbia University and Long Island City takes 30 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 9 times per hour from Columbia University to Long Island City. 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 Long Island City. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 11:05 AM which arrives into Long Island City at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at 116 St-Columbia University and take an average of 30 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 Long Island City. However, there are services departing from Columbia University station and arriving at Long Island City station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
Columbia University to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Long Island City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Hunters Point Av station.
The distance between Columbia University and Long Island City is 7.2 km. The road distance is 11 km.
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Hunters Point Av via 116 St-Columbia University and 42 St-Times Square in around 36 min.