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

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There are 7 ways to get from East Village to Columbia University by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 28 St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    30 min
    $3

  2. Drive 6.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Village to Columbia Universitycar car 6.7 mi
    13 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Riverside Dr/W 116 Stbus bus M5
    51 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Village to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 6.7 mi
    13 min
    $28–35

  5. Line 1 subway via Houston St

    1. Take the subway from Houston St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    36 min
    $3

  6. Bus via W 31 St/6 Av

    1. Take the bus from W 31 St/6 Av to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    56 min
    $3–8

  7. Bus via 4 Av/E 10 St

    1. Take the bus from 4 Av/E 10 St to Manhattan Av/W 116 Stbus bus M3
    1h 24m
    $3–8

East Village to Columbia University by subway and foot

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.1 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 28 St to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Riverside Dr/W 116 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 38 min.

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