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How to get fromColumbia University to Upper East Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia University to Upper East Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 86 Stsubway subway 1
    2. Take the bus from W 86 St/Broadway to E 86 St/2 Avbus bus M86-Sbs
    35 min
    $6–11

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 116 St to 5 Av/E 92 Stbus bus M4
    37 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to Upper East Sidetaxi taxi 3.2 mi
    7 min
    $17–21

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Columbia University to Upper East Sidewalk walk 2.8 mi
    54 min

  5. Bus via Lexington Av/E 85 St

    1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av to Lexington Av/E 85 Stbus bus M101
    52 min
    $3–8

Columbia University to Upper East Side by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar1306Weekly Services
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 6.2 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Upper East Side, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/W 116 St to 5 Av/E 92 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 27 min.

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