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How to get fromColumbia University to JFK Airport Terminal 4by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia University to JFK Airport Terminal 4 by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway 1
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    1h 3m
    $17–22

  2. Drive 18 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia University to JFK Airport Terminal 4car car 18 mi
    25 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to 5 Av/W 58 Stbus bus M5
    2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 57 St to Roosevelt Av/61 Stbus bus Q32
    1h 48m
    $18–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to JFK Airport Terminal 4taxi taxi 18 mi
    25 min
    $75–95

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 125 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway subway A
    1h 26m
    $12

Columbia University to JFK Airport Terminal 4 by foot, subway, train, and tram

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and JFK Airport Terminal 4, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Terminal 4 via Riverside Dr/W 119 St, 5 Av/W 58 St, Madison Av/E 57 St, Roosevelt Av/61 St, Woodside, Jamaica, and Jamaica Station in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 125 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 59 min.

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