What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Times Square?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Times Square is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia University to Times Square?

The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Times Square is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $21 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia University and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riverside Dr/W 119 St and arriving at Central Park South/6 Av. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Columbia University and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Columbia University to Times Square?

The distance between Columbia University and Times Square is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia University to Times Square without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia University to Times Square without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 26 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Columbia University to Times Square?

The line 1 subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Square takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Columbia University to Times Square bus from?

Columbia University to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverside Dr/W 119 St station.

Where do I catch the Columbia University to Times Square train from?

Columbia University to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.

Where does the Columbia University to Times Square bus arrive?

Columbia University to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Central Park South/6 Av station.

Where does the Columbia University to Times Square train arrive?

Columbia University to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia University to Times Square by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 1
26 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to Central Park South/6 Avbus M5
43 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to Times Squaretaxi 4.6 mi
8 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the walk from Columbia University to Times Squarewalk 4.1 mi
1h 18m
Bus via 7 Av/W 44 St
1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 116 St to 7 Av/W 44 Stbus M104
1h
$3–8

Columbia University to Times Square by foot and subway

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Distance: 4.5 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to Central Park South/6 Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 32 min.

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