What is the cheapest way to get from 79th Street to Columbia University?

The cheapest way to get from 79th Street to Columbia University is to subway which costs $3 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street to Columbia University?

The fastest way to get from 79th Street to Columbia University is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between 79th Street and Columbia University?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 79 St and arriving at Broadway/W 120 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between 79th Street and Columbia University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 81 St-Museum of Natural History and arriving at 116 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from 79th Street to Columbia University?

The distance between 79th Street and Columbia University is 5 miles.

How do I travel from 79th Street to Columbia University without a car?

The best way to get from 79th Street to Columbia University without a car is to bus and line 1 subway which takes 31 min and costs $6 - $11.

How long does it take to get from 79th Street to Columbia University?

It takes approximately 31 min to get from 79th Street to Columbia University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the 79th Street to Columbia University bus from?

79th Street to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 79 St station.

Where do I catch the 79th Street to Columbia University train from?

79th Street to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, depart from 81 St-Museum of Natural History station.

Where does the 79th Street to Columbia University bus arrive?

79th Street to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/W 120 St station.

Where does the 79th Street to Columbia University train arrive?

79th Street to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 116 St station.

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79th Street to Columbia University - 6 ways to travel via bus

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There are 6 ways to get from 79th Street to Columbia University by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Bus, line 1 subway
best
1. Take the bus from E 79 St/5 Av to W 79 St/Broadwaybus M79-Sbs
2. Take the subway from 79 St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
31 min
$6–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 79 St to Broadway/W 120 Stbus M4
45 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 79th Street to Columbia Universitytaxi 3 mi
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from 79th Street to Columbia Universitywalk 2.7 mi
53 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from 81 St-Museum of Natural History to 116 Stsubway A / ...
34 min
$3
Bus via Broadway/W 116 St
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 79 St to Broadway/W 116 Stbus M4
46 min
$3–8

79th Street to Columbia University by foot, bus, and subway

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Distance: 4.6 mi
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between 79th Street, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 79 St to Broadway/W 120 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 81 St-Museum of Natural History to 116 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min.

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