There are 3 ways to get from East Harlem to Columbia University by bus, taxi, or foot
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East Harlem to Columbia University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Harlem to Columbia University is to bus which costs $3 - $8 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from East Harlem to Columbia University is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $12 - $16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Park North/5 Av and arriving at Broadway/W 116 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between East Harlem and Columbia University is 2 miles.
The best way to get from East Harlem to Columbia University without a car is to bus which takes 25 min and costs $3 - $8.
The bus from Central Park North/5 Av to Broadway/W 116 St takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
East Harlem to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Central Park North/5 Av station.
East Harlem to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/W 116 St station.
There are 3982+ hotels available in Columbia University.
What companies run services between East Harlem, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Central Park North/5 Av to Broadway/W 116 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 15 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Central Park North/5 Av to Broadway/W 116 St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Estimated price
- $12–16
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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