What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Brooklyn?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Brooklyn is to subway which costs $3 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia University to Brooklyn?

The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Brooklyn is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia University and Brooklyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Riverside Dr/W 119 St and arriving at Flatbush Av/Church Av via Broadway/73rd and Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia University and Brooklyn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 116 St and arriving at Prospect Park. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Columbia University to Brooklyn?

The distance between Columbia University and Brooklyn is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia University to Brooklyn without a car is to subway which takes 55 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Columbia University to Brooklyn?

The subway from 116 St to Prospect Park takes 42 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Columbia University to Brooklyn bus from?

Columbia University to Brooklyn bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverside Dr/W 119 St station.

Where do I catch the Columbia University to Brooklyn train from?

Columbia University to Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St station.

Where does the Columbia University to Brooklyn bus arrive?

Columbia University to Brooklyn bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 72 St/Broadway station.

Where does the Columbia University to Brooklyn train arrive?

Columbia University to Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Prospect Park station.

Can I drive from Columbia University to Brooklyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Brooklyn is 14 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Columbia University to Brooklyn.

Where can I stay near Brooklyn?

There are 3460+ hotels available in Brooklyn.

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

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 116 St to Prospect Parksubway B
55 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to W 72 St/Broadwaybus M5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broadway/73rd to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus to Mount Snow / ...
2h 20m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to Brooklyntaxi 13.5 mi
28 min
$60–75
Drive 13.5 mi
1. Drive from Columbia University to Brooklyncar 13.5 mi
28 min
$3–4
Line 2 subway
1. Take the subway from 96 St to Church Avsubway 2
1h 4m
$3

Columbia University to Brooklyn by foot and subway

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Distance: 12.2 mi
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 116 St to Prospect Park every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Flatbush Av/Church Av via Riverside Dr/W 119 St, W 72 St/Broadway, Broadway/73rd, Atlantic Av/4 Av, and Flatbush Av/Atlantic Av in around 2h 20m.

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