There are 4 ways to get from Greenwich Village to Columbia University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from Houston St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
36 min$3Drive 6.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Greenwich Village to Columbia Universitycar 6.6 mi
14 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from Bethune St/Greenwich St to Amsterdam Av/W 118 Stbus M11
1h 8m$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Greenwich Village to Columbia Universitytaxi 6.6 mi
14 min$28–35
Greenwich Village to Columbia University by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greenwich Village to Columbia University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Greenwich Village to Columbia University is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $28 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bethune St/Greenwich St and arriving at Amsterdam Av/W 118 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Houston St and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Greenwich Village and Columbia University is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.
The best way to get from Greenwich Village to Columbia University without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 36 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from Houston St to 116 St-Columbia University takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Greenwich Village to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Bethune St/Greenwich St station.
Greenwich Village to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, depart from Houston St station.
Greenwich Village to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
What companies run services between Greenwich Village, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Houston St to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Bethune St/Greenwich St to Amsterdam Av/W 118 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Houston St to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Bethune St/Greenwich St to Amsterdam Av/W 118 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $28–35
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
Greenwich Village to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 116 St-Columbia University station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greenwich Village to Columbia University is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Greenwich Village to Columbia University.
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