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

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

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from South Ferry to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    48 min
    $3

  2. Drive 8.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Battery Park to Columbia Universitycar car 8.5 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State St/Bridge St to 6 Av/W 42 Stbus bus M55
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    1h 40m
    $3–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Battery Park to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 8.5 mi
    17 min
    $35–45

Battery Park to Columbia University by foot and subway

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.8 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

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

MTA operates a subway from South Ferry to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Battery Park to Columbia University via State St/Bridge St, 6 Av/W 42 St, and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 40m.

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