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How to get fromColumbia University to CUNY Graduate Centerby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia University to CUNY Graduate Center by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 1
    36 min
    $3

  2. Bus via W 31 St/6 Av

    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 116 St to W 31 St/6 Avbus bus M5
    1h 15m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to CUNY Graduate Centertaxi taxi 5.6 mi
    10 min
    $25–30

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Columbia University to CUNY Graduate Centerwalk walk 4.7 mi
    1h 31m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 116 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus bus M4 / ...
    1h 18m
    $3–8

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 120 St to E 32 St/5 Avbus bus M4 / ...
    1h 24m
    $3–8

Columbia University to CUNY Graduate Center by foot and subway

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and CUNY Graduate Center, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverside Dr/W 116 St to W 31 St/6 Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 55 min.

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