There are 4 ways to get from 56 Leonard Street to Columbia University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from Franklin St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
41 min$3Drive 7.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from 56 Leonard Street to Columbia Universitycar 7.5 mi
15 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from Church St/Worth St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus M55
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus M5
1h 31m$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from 56 Leonard Street to Columbia Universitytaxi 7.5 mi
15 min$30–40
56 Leonard Street to Columbia University by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from 56 Leonard Street to Columbia University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from 56 Leonard Street to Columbia University is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from 56 Leonard Street to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Church St/Worth St and arriving at Riverside Dr/W 119 St via 6 Av/W 34 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Franklin St and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between 56 Leonard Street and Columbia University is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.
The best way to get from 56 Leonard Street to Columbia University without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 41 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from Franklin St to 116 St-Columbia University takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
56 Leonard Street to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Church St/Worth St station.
56 Leonard Street to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, depart from Franklin St station.
56 Leonard Street to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 34 St station.
What companies run services between 56 Leonard Street, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Franklin St to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from 56 Leonard Street to Columbia University via Church St/Worth St, 6 Av/W 34 St, and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 31m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Franklin St to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Church St/Worth St to 6 Av/W 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
56 Leonard Street to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 116 St-Columbia University station.
Yes, the driving distance between 56 Leonard Street to Columbia University is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from 56 Leonard Street to Columbia University.
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