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How to get fromEast Elmhurst to Columbia Universityby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from East Elmhurst to Columbia University by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 7 subway, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 103 St-Corona Plaza to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 7
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    56 min
    $3

  2. Drive 7.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Elmhurst to Columbia Universitycar car 7.7 mi
    13 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lga/Terminal B to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M60-Sbs
    59 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Elmhurst to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 7.7 mi
    13 min
    $30–40

  5. Bus via Ditmars Blvd/31 Av

    1. Take the bus from Lga/Terminal B to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M60-Sbs
    1h 14m
    $6–15

East Elmhurst to Columbia University by subway and foot

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

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

You can take a subway from 103 St-Corona Plaza to Columbia University via 42 St-Times Square and 116 St-Columbia University in around 56 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lga/Terminal B to Broadway/W 120 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 51 min.

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