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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Columbia Universityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Columbia University by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway via Grand Central-42 St

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    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    32 min
    $3

  2. Line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    38 min
    $3

  3. Bus via 6 Av/W 42 St

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    56 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 4.7 mi
    8 min
    $22–27

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M4
    1h 10m
    $3–8

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Broadway/W 116 Stbus bus M4
    1h 10m
    $3–8

  7. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to Columbia Universitywalk walk 4.6 mi
    1h 28m

Grand Central Terminal to Columbia University by foot and subway

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration32 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5 mi
  • Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 38 min.

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