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How to get fromHempstead to Columbia Universityby train, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Hempstead to Columbia University by train, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Hempstead to New York Penn Stationtrain train Hempstead Branch
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    1h 23m
    $11–18

  2. Drive 23.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hempstead to Columbia Universitycar car 23.3 mi
    34 min
    $5–7

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Hempstead Branch
    2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M4
    2h 12m
    $11–22

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0250
    2. Take the bus from W 41 St/8 Av to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M104
    2h 43m
    $6–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 23.3 mi
    34 min
    $210–260

  6. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 5 Av/53 Stsubway subway F / ...
    3. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 51 St to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M4
    2h 47m
    $9–14

Hempstead to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Columbia University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 41 St/8 Av, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 2h 43m.

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