There are 6 ways to get from Columbia University to Cedarhurst by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 1 subway, train
best- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 1
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Cedarhursttrain Far Rockaway Branch
2h$10–18Drive 20.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Cedarhurstcar 20.8 mi
31 min$4–6Bus, train
- Take the bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/W 41 Stbus M4 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Cedarhursttrain Far Rockaway Branch
2h 42m$10–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Cedarhursttaxi 20.8 mi
31 min$80–100Subway
- Take the subway from 125 St to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway A
2h 19m$6Bus
- Take the bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/W 59 Stbus M4 / ...
- Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Beach 21 St Terminal/Beach 21 Stbus Qm17
3h 59m$9–18
Columbia University to Cedarhurst by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Cedarhurst is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Cedarhurst is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Cedarhurst. However, there are services departing from Broadway/W 120 St and arriving at Central Ave & Cedarhurst Ave. via East 57th Street & Madison Avenue and Mott Av / Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Cedarhurst. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Cedarhurst via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Columbia University and Cedarhurst is 26 miles. The road distance is 20.9 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Cedarhurst without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 2h and costs $9 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Columbia University to Cedarhurst, including transfers.
Columbia University to Cedarhurst bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/W 120 St station.
Columbia University to Cedarhurst train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Cedarhurst bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 59 St station.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Cedarhurst, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 125 St to Far Rockaway-Mott Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Central Ave & Cedarhurst Ave. via Broadway/W 120 St, 5 Av/W 59 St, East 57th Street & Madison Avenue, Beach 21 St Terminal/Beach 21 St, and Mott Av / Central in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Square
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 125 St to Far Rockaway-Mott Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/W 41 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/W 59 St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Beach 21 St Terminal/Beach 21 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Columbia University to Cedarhurst train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Cedarhurst is 21 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Columbia University to Cedarhurst.
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