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How to get fromColumbia University to Central Park Zooby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia University to Central Park Zoo by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway subway 1
    37 min
    $3

  2. Bus via Central Park South/6 Av

    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to Central Park South/6 Avbus bus M5
    52 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to Central Park Zootaxi taxi 4 mi
    7 min
    $19–24

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Columbia University to Central Park Zoowalk walk 3.4 mi
    1h 6m

  5. Line 1 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 72 Stsubway subway 1
    2. Take the bus from W 72 St/Broadway to E 65 St/5 Avbus bus M72
    46 min
    $6–11

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/E 61 Stbus bus M4
    1h 2m
    $3–8

Columbia University to Central Park Zoo by foot and subway

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.2 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Central Park Zoo, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 59 St-Columbus Circle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to Central Park South/6 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 32 min.

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