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How to get fromBattery Park City to Columbia Universityby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Battery Park City to Columbia University by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from WTC Cortlandt to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    41 min
    $3

  2. Drive 8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Battery Park City to Columbia Universitycar car 8 mi
    15 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South End Av/Albany St to Central Park West/Columbus Circlebus bus M20
    2. Take the bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    1h 35m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Battery Park City to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 8 mi
    15 min
    $30–40

Battery Park City to Columbia University by subway and foot

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.8 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Battery Park City, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from WTC Cortlandt to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South End Av/Albany St to Columbia University via Central Park West/Columbus Circle, Central Park South/Columbus Circle, and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 35m.

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