The average train between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Columbia University takes 23 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Port Authority Bus 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal and Columbia University. The earliest departure is at 3:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Authority Bus Terminal is at 1:30 PM which arrives into Columbia University at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at 59 St-Columbus Circle and take an average of 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal station and arriving at Columbia University station via 59 St-Columbus Circle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23 min.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 116 St-Columbia University station.
The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Columbia University is 6.3 km. The road distance is 7 km.
You can take a subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Columbia University via 59 St-Columbus Circle and 116 St-Columbia University in around 30 min.