There are 6 ways to get from Kips Bay to Columbia University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from 28 St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
30 min$3Drive 6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kips Bay to Columbia Universitycar 6 mi
11 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus M5
54 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kips Bay to Columbia Universitytaxi 6 mi
11 min$26–32Bus via 3 Av/E 26 St
- Take the bus from 3 Av/E 26 St to W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Avbus M101
1h 5m$3–8Bus via 3 Av/E 24 St
- Take the bus from 3 Av/E 24 St to Amsterdam Av/W 125 Stbus M101
1h 23m$3–8
Kips Bay to Columbia University by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kips Bay to Columbia University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Kips Bay to Columbia University is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $26 - $32.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 34 St and arriving at Riverside Dr/W 119 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 28 St and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Kips Bay and Columbia University is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kips Bay to Columbia University without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 30 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from 28 St to 116 St-Columbia University takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Kips Bay to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 34 St station.
Kips Bay to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, depart from 28 St station.
Kips Bay to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Riverside Dr/W 119 St station.
What companies run services between Kips Bay, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 28 St to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 28 St to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from 3 Av/E 26 St to W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from 3 Av/E 24 St to Amsterdam Av/W 125 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $26–32
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
Kips Bay to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 116 St-Columbia University station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kips Bay to Columbia University is 6 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Kips Bay to Columbia University.
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