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How to get fromBeekman Tower to Columbia Universityby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Beekman Tower to Columbia University by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from E 49 St/1 Av to W 49 St/Avenue Of The Americasbus bus M50
    2. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    45 min
    $6–10

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 47 St to W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Avbus bus M101
    1h 3m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Beekman Tower to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 4.9 mi
    9 min
    $22–27

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Beekman Tower to Columbia Universitywalk walk 4.8 mi
    1h 32m

  5. Line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    53 min
    $3

  6. Bus via Amsterdam Av/W 125 St

    1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 50 St to Amsterdam Av/W 125 Stbus bus M101
    1h 18m
    $3–8

Beekman Tower to Columbia University by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar373Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.1 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Beekman Tower, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 47 St to W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min.

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