What is the cheapest way to get from 50th Street to Columbia University?

The cheapest way to get from 50th Street to Columbia University is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 50th Street to Columbia University?

The fastest way to get from 50th Street to Columbia University is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $21 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between 50th Street and Columbia University?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 51 St and arriving at Riverside Dr/W 116 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between 50th Street and Columbia University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 50 St and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from 50th Street to Columbia University?

The distance between 50th Street and Columbia University is 4 miles.

How do I travel from 50th Street to Columbia University without a car?

The best way to get from 50th Street to Columbia University without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 33 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 50th Street to Columbia University?

The line 1 subway from 50 St to 116 St-Columbia University takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the 50th Street to Columbia University bus from?

50th Street to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 51 St station.

Where do I catch the 50th Street to Columbia University train from?

50th Street to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, depart from 50 St station.

Where does the 50th Street to Columbia University bus arrive?

50th Street to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Riverside Dr/W 116 St station.

Where does the 50th Street to Columbia University train arrive?

50th Street to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 116 St-Columbia University station.

Where can I stay near Columbia University?

There are 3980+ hotels available in Columbia University.

50th Street to Columbia University - 7 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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There are 7 ways to get from 50th Street to Columbia University by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 50 St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
33 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 51 St to Riverside Dr/W 116 Stbus M5
46 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 50th Street to Columbia Universitytaxi 4.4 mi
8 min
$21–25
Walk
1. Take the foot from 50th Street to Columbia Universitywalk 4.1 mi
1h 19m
Bus, line 1 subway
1. Take the bus from W 49 St/5 Av to W 49 St/7 Avbus M50
2. Take the subway from 50 St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
34 min
$6–10
Bus via Riverside Dr/W 119 St
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 50 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus M5
49 min
$3–8
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 51 St to Broadway/W 120 Stbus M4
1h 4m
$3–8

50th Street to Columbia University by foot and subway

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between 50th Street, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 50 St to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 51 St to Riverside Dr/W 116 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min.

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