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How to get from86th Street to Columbia Universityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from 86th Street to Columbia University by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 6 subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 125th Streetsubway subway 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M60-Sbs
    31 min
    $6–11

  2. Subway, line 1 subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway Q / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    38 min
    $3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 86 St to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M4
    44 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from 86th Street to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 3 mi
    6 min
    $16–20

  5. Bus via Broadway/W 116 St

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 86 St to Broadway/W 116 Stbus bus M4
    44 min
    $3–8

  6. Walk

    1. Take the foot from 86th Street to Columbia Universitywalk walk 2.6 mi
    51 min

86th Street to Columbia University by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar934Weekly Services
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between 86th Street, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

You can take a subway from 86th Street to Columbia University via 42 St-Times Square and 116 St-Columbia University in around 38 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 86 St to Broadway/W 120 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 32 min.

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