What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia University to 79th Street?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to 79th Street is to subway which costs $3 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia University to 79th Street?

The fastest way to get from Columbia University to 79th Street is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia University and 79th Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway/W 116 St and arriving at 5 Av/E 79 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Columbia University and 79th Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 116 St and arriving at 81 St-Museum of Natural History. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Columbia University to 79th Street?

The distance between Columbia University and 79th Street is 6 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia University to 79th Street without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia University to 79th Street without a car is to line 1 subway and bus which takes 33 min and costs $5 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Columbia University to 79th Street?

It takes approximately 33 min to get from Columbia University to 79th Street, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia University to 79th Street bus from?

Columbia University to 79th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/W 116 St station.

Where do I catch the Columbia University to 79th Street train from?

Columbia University to 79th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St station.

Where does the Columbia University to 79th Street bus arrive?

Columbia University to 79th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/E 79 St station.

Where does the Columbia University to 79th Street train arrive?

Columbia University to 79th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 81 St-Museum of Natural History station.

Where can I stay near 79th Street?

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Columbia University to 79th Street - 6 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia University to 79th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 79 Stsubway 1
2. Take the bus from W 79 St/Broadway to E 79 St/5 Avbus M79-Sbs
33 min
$6–11
Bus via Broadway/W 116 St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 116 St to 5 Av/E 79 Stbus M4
46 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to 79th Streettaxi 3 mi
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Columbia University to 79th Streetwalk 2.7 mi
53 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from 116 St to 81 St-Museum of Natural Historysubway A / ...
33 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/E 79 Stbus M4
46 min
$3–8

Columbia University to 79th Street by foot, subway, and bus

1075Weekly Services

33 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 5.9 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and 79th Street, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/W 116 St to 5 Av/E 79 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 116 St to 81 St-Museum of Natural History every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min.

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