There are 6 ways to get from Columbia University to East Village by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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
best- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 28 Stsubway 1
29 min$3Drive 7.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to East Villagecar 7.1 mi
14 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av to 3 Av/E 11 Stbus M101
1h 2m$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to East Villagetaxi 7.1 mi
14 min$30–40Line 1 subway via Houston St
- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to Houston Stsubway 1
36 min$3Bus via W 31 St/6 Av
- Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 116 St to W 31 St/6 Avbus M5
1h 7m$3–8
Columbia University to East Village by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to East Village is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to East Village is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av and arriving at 3 Av/E 11 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at 28 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Columbia University and East Village is 5 miles. The road distance is 7.2 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to East Village without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 29 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 28 St takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Columbia University to East Village bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av station.
Columbia University to East Village train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to East Village bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 11 St station.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and East Village, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 28 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av to 3 Av/E 11 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 50 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 28 St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to Houston St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 W 125 St/Amsterdam Av to 3 Av/E 11 St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Riverside Dr/W 116 St to W 31 St/6 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 14 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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Columbia University to East Village train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 28 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to East Village is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Columbia University to East Village.
There are 2973+ hotels available in East Village.






