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

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

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  1. Line 1 subway, line 7 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 1
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Hunters Point Avsubway subway 7 / ...
    36 min
    $3

  2. Drive 6.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia University to Long Island Citycar car 6.9 mi
    12 min
    $2

  3. Bus via 5 Av/W 58 St

    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to 5 Av/W 58 Stbus bus M5
    58 min
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 6.9 mi
    12 min
    $29–35

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/W 52 Stbus bus M4 / ...
    1h 12m
    $6–10

Columbia University to Long Island City by foot and subway

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.7 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Hunters Point Av via 116 St-Columbia University and 42 St-Times Square in around 36 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to 5 Av/W 58 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 36 min.

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