There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Jackson Heights by bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to 23 Av/82 Stbus M60-Sbs
40 min$3–8Drive 7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Jackson Heightscar 7 mi
11 min$2Subway
- Take the subway from 125 St to 7 Avsubway D / ...
- Take the subway from 7 Av to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Avsubway E
43 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Jackson Heightstaxi 7 mi
11 min$29–35
Columbia University to Jackson Heights by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Jackson Heights is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Jackson Heights is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $29 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St and arriving at 23 Av/82 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Jackson Heights. However, there are services departing from 125 St and arriving at Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av via 7 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between Columbia University and Jackson Heights is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Jackson Heights without a car is to bus which takes 40 min and costs $3 - $8.
The bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to 23 Av/82 St takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Columbia University to Jackson Heights bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St station.
Columbia University to Jackson Heights train services, operated by MTA, depart from 125 St station.
Columbia University to Jackson Heights bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 23 Av/82 St station.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Jackson Heights, NY, USA?
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to 23 Av/82 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av via 125 St and 7 Av in around 43 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 125 St to 7 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 10 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 7 Av to Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- 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
- $0
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 120 St to 23 Av/82 St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $29–35
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 Jackson Heights train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 7 Av station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Jackson Heights is 7 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Columbia University to Jackson Heights.
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