There are 6 ways to get from Columbia University to United Nations Headquarters by subway, bus, taxi, or foot
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, line 7 subway
best- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 1
- Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 7 / ...
40 min$3Bus
- Take the bus from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av to Lexington Av/E 42 Stbus M101
1h 29m$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to United Nations Headquarterstaxi 5.7 mi
10 min$25–31Walk
- Take the walk from Columbia University to United Nations Headquarterswalk 5 mi
1h 37mLine 1 subway, bus
- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 1
- Take the bus from W 42 St/Broadway to E 42 St/1 Avbus M42
41 min$6–11Bus via 5 Av/W 58 St
- Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to 5 Av/W 58 Stbus M5
1h 12m$3–8
Columbia University to United Nations Headquarters by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to United Nations Headquarters is to line 1 subway and line 7 subway which costs $3 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to United Nations Headquarters is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $25 - $31.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av and arriving at Lexington Av/E 42 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia University to United Nations Headquarters. However, there are services departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at Grand Central-42 St via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Columbia University and United Nations Headquarters is 6 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to United Nations Headquarters without a car is to line 1 subway and line 7 subway which takes 40 min and costs $3.
It takes approximately 40 min to get from Columbia University to United Nations Headquarters, including transfers.
Columbia University to United Nations Headquarters bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av station.
Columbia University to United Nations Headquarters train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to United Nations Headquarters bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 42 St station.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and United Nations Headquarters, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to United Nations Headquarters via 116 St-Columbia University, 42 St-Times Square, and Grand Central-42 St in around 40 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av to Lexington Av/E 42 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Square
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 42 St-Times Square to Grand Central-42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $0
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Square
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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 W 125 St/Amsterdam Av to Lexington Av/E 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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 W 42 St/Broadway to E 42 St/1 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 8 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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- $25–31
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Columbia University to United Nations Headquarters train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.
There are 3394+ hotels available in United Nations Headquarters.






