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How to get fromColumbia University to Brooklynby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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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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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 116 St to Prospect Parksubway subway B
    55 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to W 72 St/Broadwaybus bus M5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broadway/73rd to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus bus to Mount Snow / ...
    1h 56m

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to Brooklyntaxi taxi 13.5 mi
    28 min
    $55–65

  4. Drive 13.5 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia University to Brooklyncar car 13.5 mi
    28 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 2 subway

    1. Take the subway from 96 St to Church Avsubway subway 2
    1h 4m
    $3

Columbia University to Brooklyn by foot and subway

Calendar550Weekly Services
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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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 Atlantic Av/4 Av via Riverside Dr/W 119 St, W 72 St/Broadway, and Broadway/73rd in around 1h 56m.

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