The average train between Kew Gardens and Columbia University takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Kew Gardens 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 Kew Gardens and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Kew Gardens is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at 42 St-Bryant Park and take an average of 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kew Gardens to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Kew Gardens station and arriving at Columbia University station via 42 St-Bryant Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Kew Gardens to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, depart from Kew Gardens-Union Tpke station.
Kew Gardens to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 116 St-Columbia University station.
The distance between Kew Gardens and Columbia University is 15.2 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a subway from Kew Gardens-Union Tpke to Columbia University via 42 St-Bryant Park, 42 St-Times Square, and 116 St-Columbia University in around 54 min.