What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia University to New York University?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to New York University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia University to New York University?

The fastest way to get from Columbia University to New York University is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $29 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia University and New York University?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 116 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 10 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Columbia University and New York University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125 St and arriving at Broadway-Lafayette St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Columbia University to New York University?

The distance between Columbia University and New York University is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.

How long does it take to get from Columbia University to New York University?

The subway from 125 St to Broadway-Lafayette St takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Columbia University to New York University bus from?

Columbia University to New York University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 116 St station.

Where do I catch the Columbia University to New York University train from?

Columbia University to New York University train services, operated by MTA, depart from 125 St station.

Where does the Columbia University to New York University bus arrive?

Columbia University to New York University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 10 St station.

Where does the Columbia University to New York University train arrive?

Columbia University to New York University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Broadway-Lafayette St station.

Can I drive from Columbia University to New York University?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to New York University is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Columbia University to New York University.

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Columbia University to New York University - 6 ways to travel via subway

Q: How do I travel from Columbia University to New York University without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia University to New York University without a car is to subway which takes 42 min and costs $3.

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia University to New York University by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 125 St to Broadway-Lafayette Stsubway D / ...
42 min
$3
Drive 7.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia University to New York Universitycar 7.1 mi
14 min
$2
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to Houston Stsubway 1
48 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 116 St to 5 Av/W 10 Stbus M2
1h 3m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to New York Universitytaxi 7.1 mi
14 min
$29–40
Bus via Manhattan Av/W 116 St
1. Take the bus from Manhattan Av/W 116 St to E 8 St/University Plbus M3
1h 26m
$3–8

Columbia University to New York University by foot and subway

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Distance: 8 mi
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and New York University, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 125 St to Broadway-Lafayette St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 116 St to 5 Av/W 10 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 39 min.

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