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There are 4 ways to get from Elmhurst to Columbia University by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Laguardia Airport/Terminal B to Amsterdam Av/W 120 Stbus bus M60-Sbs
    55 min
    $3–8
  2. Drive  8.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elmhurst to Columbia Universitycar car 8.3 mi
    15 min
    $2
  3. Subway, line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from Grand Av-Newtown to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway R
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    57 min
    $3
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elmhurst to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 8.3 mi
    15 min
    $35–45

Elmhurst to Columbia University by bus and foot

Calendar934Weekly Services
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Laguardia Airport/Terminal B to Amsterdam Av/W 120 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Grand Av-Newtown to Columbia University via 42 St-Times Square and 116 St-Columbia University in around 57 min.

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