The average train between Long Island City and Columbia University takes 30 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 9 times per hour from Long Island City 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 Long Island City and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 9:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Long Island City is at 1:46 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 2:16 PM. All services require a transfer at 42 St-Times Square 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 Long Island City to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Long Island City station and arriving at Columbia University station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
Long Island City to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, depart from Hunters Point Av station.
Long Island City to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 116 St-Columbia University station.
The distance between Long Island City and Columbia University is 7.2 km. The road distance is 11 km.
You can take a subway from Hunters Point Av to Columbia University via 42 St-Times Square and 116 St-Columbia University in around 37 min.