There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Cornell Tech by subway, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 subway, subway
best- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 1
- Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Roosevelt Islandsubway F / ...
44 min$6Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av to Lexington Av/E 59 Stbus M101
2h 23m$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Cornell Techtaxi 8.2 mi
18 min$30–40Walk
- Take the foot from Columbia University to Cornell Techwalk 5.3 mi
1h 22m
Columbia University to Cornell Tech by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Cornell Tech is to line 1 subway and subway which costs $6 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Cornell Tech is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av and arriving at Lexington Av/E 59 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Cornell Tech. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Roosevelt Island via 42 St-Bryant Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Columbia University and Cornell Tech is 7 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Cornell Tech without a car is to line 1 subway and subway which takes 44 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 44 min to get from Columbia University to Cornell Tech, including transfers.
Columbia University to Cornell Tech bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av station.
Columbia University to Cornell Tech train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Cornell Tech bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 59 St station.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Cornell Tech, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Cornell Tech via 116 St-Columbia University, 42 St-Times Square, 42 St-Bryant Park, and Roosevelt Island in around 44 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av to Lexington Av/E 59 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 56 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Square
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Roosevelt Island
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av to Lexington Av/E 59 St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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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Columbia University to Cornell Tech train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.
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