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How to get fromHerald Square to Columbia Universityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Herald Square to Columbia University by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    32 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    55 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Herald Square to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 4.8 mi
    10 min
    $22–27
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Herald Square to Columbia Universitywalk walk 4.5 mi
    1h 26m
  5. Bus via Riverside Dr/W 116 St

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 116 Stbus bus M5
    56 min
    $3–8

Herald Square to Columbia University by foot and subway

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration32 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

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

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 44 min.

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