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How to get fromForest Hills to Columbia Universityby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Forest Hills to Columbia University by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Forest Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    45 min
    $8–11

  2. Drive 10.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forest Hills to Columbia Universitycar car 10.7 mi
    21 min
    $2–3

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 50 Stsubway subway E
    2. Take the bus from 8 Av/W 49 St to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M104
    1h 16m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 10.7 mi
    21 min
    $40–55

  5. Subway, line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway R
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    1h 3m
    $3

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 69 Rd/Queens Blvd to 6 Av/W 42 Stbus bus Qm4
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    1h 32m
    $3–7

Forest Hills to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot

Calendar384Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.6 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

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

You can take a subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to Columbia University via 42 St-Times Square and 116 St-Columbia University in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 69 Rd/Queens Blvd to Columbia University via 6 Av/W 42 St and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 32m.

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