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How to get fromGreenpoint to Columbia Universityby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Greenpoint to Columbia University by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway via 8 Av

    best
    1. Take the subway from Bedford Av to 8 Avsubway subway L
    2. Take the subway from 14 St to 125 Stsubway subway C / ...
    50 min
    $6

  2. Drive  8.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greenpoint to Columbia Universitycar car 8.2 mi
    15 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wiliamsburg, BK - Union Pool to 86th Street & Lexington Avenuebus bus Nyc / ...
    2. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 86 St to W 125 St/Frederick Douglass Blvdbus bus M101
    1h 37m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greenpoint to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 8.2 mi
    15 min
    $35–50

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Nassau Av to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Stssubway subway G
    2. Take the subway from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to 116 Stsubway subway C / ...
    1h 11m
    $3

Greenpoint to Columbia University by subway and foot

Calendar1812Weekly Services
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.3 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

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

You can take a subway from Bedford Av to Columbia University via 8 Av, 14 St, and 125 St in around 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wiliamsburg, BK - Union Pool to Columbia University via 86th Street & Lexington Avenue, 3 Av/E 86 St, and W 125 St/Frederick Douglass Blvd in around 1h 37m.

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