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There are 5 ways to get from Jamaica to Columbia University by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train Long Beach Branch / ...
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    51 min
    $8–12

  2. Drive 14 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jamaica to Columbia Universitycar car 14 mi
    20 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to 6th Ave/West 51st Streetbus bus Qm15
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 47 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    1h 47m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jamaica to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 14 mi
    20 min
    $55–70

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd to 125 Stsubway subway A
    1h 13m
    $3

Jamaica to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.2 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

You can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to Columbia University via 6th Ave/West 51st Street, 6 Av/W 47 St, and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd to 125 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 58 min.

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