There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Old Westbury by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 1 subway, train
best- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Westburytrain Port Jefferson Branch / ...
1h 30m$51–74Drive 23.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to Old Westburycar 23.4 mi
34 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to 5 Av/W 58 Stbus M5
- Take the bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Union Tpke/260 Stbus Qm6 / ...
2h 16m$86–110Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Old Westburytaxi 23.4 mi
34 min$210–260
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Old Westbury is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Old Westbury is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Old Westbury. However, there are services departing from Riverside Dr/W 119 St and arriving at Union Tpke/260 St via East 57th Street & Madison Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to Old Westbury. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Westbury via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Columbia University and Old Westbury is 32 miles. The road distance is 23.5 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Old Westbury without a car is to line 1 subway and train which takes 1h 30m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Columbia University to Old Westbury, including transfers.
Columbia University to Old Westbury bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverside Dr/W 119 St station.
Columbia University to Old Westbury train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Old Westbury bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 58 St station.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Old Westbury, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Old Westbury via Riverside Dr/W 119 St, 5 Av/W 58 St, East 57th Street & Madison Avenue, and Union Tpke/260 St in around 2h 16m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Westbury
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–11
- Peak
- $11–16
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to 5 Av/W 58 St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to Union Tpke/260 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $210–260
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 Old Westbury train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Old Westbury is 24 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Columbia University to Old Westbury.
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