Long Island to Columbia University Trains

Long Island to Columbia University trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Long Island and Columbia University takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 9 times per hour from Long Island 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.

33 min
Duration: 8 mi
Distance: $3
Average price: Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Line 7 subway, line 1 subway

best

Take the subway from Queensboro Plaza to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 7 / ...
Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1

41 min

Long Island to Columbia University train times

Trains run every 10 minutes between Long Island and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island is at 9:14 AM which arrives into Columbia University at 9:48 AM. All services require a transfer at 42 St-Times Square and take an average of 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

2:00 AM → 2:46 AM
46 min • 1 change
2:20 AM → 3:06 AM
46 min • 1 change
2:40 AM → 3:26 AM
46 min • 1 change
3:00 AM → 3:46 AM
46 min • 1 change
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