What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Alphabet City?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Alphabet City is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia University to Alphabet City?

The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Alphabet City is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia University and Alphabet City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av and arriving at 3 Av/E 11 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Columbia University and Alphabet City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125 St and arriving at Broadway-Lafayette St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Columbia University to Alphabet City?

The distance between Columbia University and Alphabet City is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia University to Alphabet City without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Columbia University to Alphabet City?

The subway from 125 St to Broadway-Lafayette St takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Columbia University to Alphabet City bus from?

Columbia University to Alphabet City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av station.

Where do I catch the Columbia University to Alphabet City train from?

Columbia University to Alphabet City train services, operated by MTA, depart from 125 St station.

Where does the Columbia University to Alphabet City bus arrive?

Columbia University to Alphabet City bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 11 St station.

Where does the Columbia University to Alphabet City train arrive?

Columbia University to Alphabet City train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Broadway-Lafayette St station.

Can I drive from Columbia University to Alphabet City?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Alphabet City is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Columbia University to Alphabet City.

Where can I stay near Alphabet City?

There are 3927+ hotels available in Alphabet City.

Columbia University to Alphabet City - 5 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia University to Alphabet City by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 125 St to Broadway-Lafayette Stsubway D / ...
35 min
$3
Drive 7.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia University to Alphabet Citycar 7.4 mi
14 min
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av to 3 Av/E 11 Stbus M101
1h 2m
$3–8
Line 1 subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to Chambers Stsubway 1
2. Take the bus from Warren St/Church St to Avenue C/E 11 Stbus M9
1h 17m
$6–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to Alphabet Citytaxi 7.4 mi
14 min
$30–40

Columbia University to Alphabet City by foot and subway

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Distance: 7.7 mi
Duration: 35 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 125 St to Broadway-Lafayette St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av to 3 Av/E 11 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 50 min.

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