What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia University to 72nd Street?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to 72nd Street is to subway which costs $3 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia University to 72nd Street?

The fastest way to get from Columbia University to 72nd Street is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia University and 72nd Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway/W 116 St and arriving at 5 Av/E 72 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Columbia University and 72nd Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 116 St and arriving at 72 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Columbia University to 72nd Street?

The distance between Columbia University and 72nd Street is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia University to 72nd Street without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia University to 72nd Street without a car is to subway which takes 35 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Columbia University to 72nd Street?

The subway from 116 St to 72 St takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Columbia University to 72nd Street bus from?

Columbia University to 72nd Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/W 116 St station.

Where do I catch the Columbia University to 72nd Street train from?

Columbia University to 72nd Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St station.

Where does the Columbia University to 72nd Street bus arrive?

Columbia University to 72nd Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/E 72 St station.

Where does the Columbia University to 72nd Street train arrive?

Columbia University to 72nd Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 72 St station.

Where can I stay near 72nd Street?

There are 3991+ hotels available in 72nd Street.

Columbia University to 72nd Street - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia University to 72nd Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 116 St to 72 Stsubway A / ...
35 min
$3
Bus via Broadway/W 116 St
1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 116 St to 5 Av/E 72 Stbus M4
52 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to 72nd Streettaxi 3.4 mi
8 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Columbia University to 72nd Streetwalk 3.1 mi
59 min
Line 1 subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 72 Stsubway 1
2. Take the bus from W 72 St/Broadway to E 72 St/Madison Avbus M72
48 min
$6–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/E 72 Stbus M4
52 min
$3–8

Columbia University to 72nd Street by foot and subway

1447Weekly Services

35 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.7 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and 72nd Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 116 St to 72 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/W 116 St to 5 Av/E 72 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 40 min.

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