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How to get fromJfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Columbia Universityby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 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 Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    1h
    $17–22

  2. Drive 18.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Columbia Universitycar car 18.2 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    1h 40m
    $17–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 18.2 mi
    26 min
    $75–95

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 125 Stsubway subway A
    1h 32m
    $12

Jfk Airport/Terminal 8 to Columbia University by tram, train, subway, and foot

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Jfk Airport/Terminal 8, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 125 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h.

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