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How to get fromHoboken to Columbia Universityby ferry, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hoboken to Columbia University by ferry, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 18 ferry, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    1h 2m

  2. Drive  7.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hoboken to Columbia Universitycar car 7.1 mi
    15 min
    $2

  3. Line 18 ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    2. Take the bus from 10 Av/W 30 St to Amsterdam Av/W 118 Stbus bus M11
    1h 28m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hoboken to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 7.1 mi
    15 min
    $30–40

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  • Distance: 7.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Hoboken to Columbia University. However, you can take the line 18 ferry to Midtown / W. 39th St., walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 1 subway to 116 St-Columbia University, then walk to Columbia University. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Columbia University via Midtown / W. 39th St., 10 Av/W 30 St, and Amsterdam Av/W 118 St in around 1h 28m.

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