There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Financial District by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to WTC Cortlandtsubway 1
40 min$3Drive 8.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Financial Districtcar 8.4 mi
18 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to Hudson St/Bethune Stbus M11
1h 6m$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Financial Districttaxi 8.4 mi
18 min$35–45
Columbia University to Financial District by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Financial District is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Financial District is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Hudson St/Bethune St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at WTC Cortlandt. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Columbia University and Financial District is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Financial District without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 40 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from 116 St-Columbia University to WTC Cortlandt takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Columbia University to Financial District bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to Financial District train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Financial District bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Hudson St/Bethune St station.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Financial District, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 116 St-Columbia University to WTC Cortlandt every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to Hudson St/Bethune St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to WTC Cortlandt
- Ave. Duration
- 30 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 Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to Hudson St/Bethune St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- 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
- $35–45
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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More Questions & Answers
Columbia University to Financial District train services, operated by MTA, arrive at WTC Cortlandt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Financial District is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Columbia University to Financial District.
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