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How to get fromKew Gardens to Columbia Universityby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Kew Gardens-Union Tpke to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    54 min
    $6

  2. Drive 12.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kew Gardens to Columbia Universitycar car 12.2 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Kew Gardens-Union Tpke to 50 Stsubway subway E
    2. Take the bus from 8 Av/W 49 St to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M104
    1h 20m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kew Gardens to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 12.2 mi
    19 min
    $50–60

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/78 Av to Madison Av/E 33 Stbus bus Qm63 / ...
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    1h 51m
    $6–15

Kew Gardens to Columbia University by subway and foot

Calendar1189Weekly Services
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.2 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

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

You can take a subway from Kew Gardens-Union Tpke to Columbia University via 42 St-Bryant Park, 42 St-Times Square, and 116 St-Columbia University in around 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Blvd/78 Av to Columbia University via Madison Av/E 33 St, 6 Av/W 34 St, and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 51m.

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