The average train between Grand Central Terminal and Columbia University takes 22 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Grand Central Terminal 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.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Grand Central Terminal and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St 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 Grand Central Terminal to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at Columbia University station via 116 St-Columbia University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.
Grand Central Terminal to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.
Grand Central Terminal to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 116 St-Columbia University station.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Columbia University is 6.4 km. The road distance is 8 km.
MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 16 min.