There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Great Neck by subway, train, 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, train
best- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Great Necktrain Port Washington Branch
1h 30m$9–15Drive 17.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Great Neckcar 17.6 mi
28 min$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to Laguardia Airport/Terminal Bbus
- Take the bus from Lga/Terminal B to Main St/Roosevelt Avbus Q90
- Take the bus from Main St / Roosevelt to Great Neck Sta / Southbus
2h 33m$9–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Great Necktaxi 17.6 mi
28 min$160–200
Columbia University to Great Neck by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Great Neck is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Great Neck is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $160 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Great Neck. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St and arriving at Great Neck Sta / South via Lga/Terminal B and Main St / Roosevelt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Great Neck. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Great Neck via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Columbia University and Great Neck is 21 miles. The road distance is 17.7 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Great Neck without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 1h 30m and costs $9 - $15.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Columbia University to Great Neck, including transfers.
Columbia University to Great Neck bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St station.
Columbia University to Great Neck train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Great Neck bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Laguardia Airport/Terminal B station.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Great Neck, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Great Neck Sta / South via Amsterdam Av/W 120 St, Lga/Terminal B, Main St/Roosevelt Av, and Main St / Roosevelt in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Great Neck
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to Laguardia Airport/Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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 Lga/Terminal B to Main St/Roosevelt Av
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Main St / Roosevelt to Great Neck Sta / South
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $160–200
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 Great Neck train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Great Neck is 18 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Columbia University to Great Neck.
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