There are 3 ways to get from Harlem to Columbia University by bus, taxi, or foot
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Harlem to Columbia University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harlem to Columbia University is to bus which costs $3 - $8 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Harlem to Columbia University is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $10 - $12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd and arriving at Amsterdam Av/W 120 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
The distance between Harlem and Columbia University is 1 miles.
The best way to get from Harlem to Columbia University without a car is to bus which takes 11 min and costs $3 - $8.
The bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd to Amsterdam Av/W 120 St takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Harlem to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd station.
Harlem to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Amsterdam Av/W 120 St station.
There are 3978+ hotels available in Columbia University.
What companies run services between Harlem, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd to Amsterdam Av/W 120 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 6 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd to Amsterdam Av/W 120 St
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 2 min
- Estimated price
- $10–12
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
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