What is the cheapest way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University?

The cheapest way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University is to subway which costs $3 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University?

The fastest way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between 5 Av/E 85 St and Columbia University?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 86 St and arriving at Broadway/W 116 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between 5 Av/E 85 St and Columbia University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at 116 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from 5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University?

The distance between 5 Av/E 85 St and Columbia University is 5 miles.

How do I travel from 5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University without a car?

The best way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University without a car is to bus and line 1 subway which takes 27 min and costs $6 - $11.

How long does it take to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University?

It takes approximately 27 min to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the 5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University bus from?

5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 86 St station.

Where do I catch the 5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University train from?

5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.

Where does the 5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University bus arrive?

5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/W 116 St station.

Where does the 5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University train arrive?

5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 116 St station.

Where can I stay near Columbia University?

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5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University - 6 ways to travel via bus

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There are 6 ways to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Bus, line 1 subway
best
1. Take the bus from E 86 St/5 Av to W 86 St/Broadwaybus M86-Sbs
2. Take the subway from 86 St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
27 min
$6–10
Bus via Broadway/W 116 St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 86 St to Broadway/W 116 Stbus M4
44 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia Universitytaxi 3 mi
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from 5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia Universitywalk 2.4 mi
46 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 116 Stsubway C / ...
31 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 83 St to Broadway/W 120 Stbus M4
46 min
$3–8

5 Av/E 85 St to Columbia University by bus, subway, and foot

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Distance: 4.5 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between 5 Av/E 85 St, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 86 St to Broadway/W 116 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 116 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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