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How to get fromColumbia University to Long Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia University to Long Island by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway, subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway subway 1
    2. Take the subway from 57 St-7 Av to Queens Plazasubway subway R / ...
    40 min
    $6

  2. Drive  13.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia University to Brooklyncar car 13.5 mi
    28 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/W 59 Stbus bus M4 / ...
    1h 9m
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to Brooklyntaxi taxi 13.5 mi
    28 min
    $60–75

  5. Bus via Madison Av/E 57 St

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/W 59 Stbus bus M4 / ...
    1h 19m
    $6–15

Columbia University to Long Island by foot and subway

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.5 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Queens Plaza via 116 St-Columbia University, 59 St-Columbus Circle, and 57 St-7 Av in around 40 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/W 59 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 51 min.

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