The average train between Jamaica and Columbia University takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Jamaica 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 15 minutes between Jamaica and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Jamaica is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Jamaica station and arriving at Columbia University station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Jamaica to Columbia University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Jamaica to Columbia University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at 116 St-Columbia University station.
The distance between Jamaica and Columbia University is 18.5 km. The road distance is 26 km.
MTA operates a subway from Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd to 125 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 58 min.