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

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

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  1. Line 1 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 86 Stsubway subway 1
    17 min
    $3

  2. Bus via Columbus Av/W 86 St

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to Columbus Av/W 86 Stbus bus M11
    23 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 2.1 mi
    5 min
    $13–16

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Columbia University to Upper West Sidewalk walk 1.8 mi
    33 min

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 116 St to Riverside Dr/W 86 Stbus bus M5
    22 min
    $3–8

Columbia University to Upper West Side by foot and subway

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.9 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to Columbus Av/W 86 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 20 min.

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