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How to get fromIslip to Columbia Universityby train, car, taxi, bus, or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2h 9m
    $15–30

  2. Drive 46.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Islip to Columbia Universitycar car 46.7 mi
    1h 4m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Islip to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 46.7 mi
    1h 4m
    $160–190

  4. Line 2 bus, train, line 1 subway

    1. Take the bus from Islip Town Hall to Babylon LIRRbus bus 2
    2. Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    2h 22m
    $16–29

Islip to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Babylon to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–20 and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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