There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Staten Island by subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 subway, bus
best- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to Rector Stsubway 1
- Take the bus from Broadway/Rector St to Hylan Blvd/Montreal Avbus Sim1 / ...
1h 27m$6–11Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to Central Park South/6 Avbus M5
- Take the bus from Central Park South/6 Av to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo Stbus Sim1c / ...
2h 11m$3–7Drive 23.8 mi
- Drive from Columbia University to Staten Islandcar 23.8 mi
45 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Staten Islandtaxi 23.8 mi
45 min$140–170
Columbia University to Staten Island by foot, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Staten Island is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Staten Island is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Staten Island. However, there are services departing from Riverside Dr/W 119 St and arriving at Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St via Central Park South/6 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Columbia University and Staten Island is 26 miles. The road distance is 24 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Staten Island without a car is to line 1 subway and bus which takes 1h 27m and costs $6 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Columbia University to Staten Island, including transfers.
Columbia University to Staten Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverside Dr/W 119 St station.
Columbia University to Staten Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Central Park South/6 Av station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to Staten Island is 24 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Columbia University to Staten Island.
There are 1245+ hotels available in Staten Island.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Staten Island, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St via Riverside Dr/W 119 St and Central Park South/6 Av in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to Rector St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Broadway/Rector St to Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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 Riverside Dr/W 119 St to Central Park South/6 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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 Central Park South/6 Av to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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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