There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to TriBeCa by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to Chambers Stsubway 1
39 min$3Drive 7.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia University to TriBeCacar 7.7 mi
16 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to Columbus Av/W 63 Stbus M11
- Take the bus from Broadway/W 63 St to Chambers St/Hudson Stbus M20
1h 30m$6–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to TriBeCataxi 7.7 mi
16 min$30–40
Columbia University to TriBeCa by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to TriBeCa is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to TriBeCa is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to TriBeCa. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Chambers St/Hudson St via Broadway/W 63 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Chambers St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Columbia University and TriBeCa is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.7 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to TriBeCa without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 39 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from 116 St-Columbia University to Chambers St takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Columbia University to TriBeCa bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to TriBeCa train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to TriBeCa bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Columbus Av/W 63 St station.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and TriBeCa, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 116 St-Columbia University to Chambers St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Chambers St/Hudson St via Amsterdam Av/W 118 St, Columbus Av/W 63 St, and Broadway/W 63 St in around 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to Chambers St
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to Columbus Av/W 63 St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Broadway/W 63 St to Chambers St/Hudson St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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 TriBeCa train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Chambers St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia University to TriBeCa is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Columbia University to TriBeCa.
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