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How to get fromLake Ronkonkoma to Columbia Universityby bus, train, subway, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Ronkonkoma to Columbia University by bus, train, subway, or car

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  1. Bus, train, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond Blvd/Rosevale Ave to Central Islip LIRRbus bus 52B / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    2h 14m
    $17–33

  2. Drive 50.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Ronkonkoma to Columbia Universitycar car 50.3 mi
    1h 9m
    $10–14

  3. Line 4 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nichols Rd/Woodview Dr to Amityville LIRRbus bus 4
    2. Take the train from Amityville to New York Penn Stationtrain train Babylon Branch
    3h 5m
    $15–26

Lake Ronkonkoma to Columbia University by bus, train, subway, and foot

Calendar185Weekly Services
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Ronkonkoma to Columbia University. However, you can take the bus to Central Islip LIRR, walk to Central Islip, take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 1 subway to 116 St-Columbia University, then walk to Columbia University. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nichols Rd/Woodview Dr to Columbia University via Amityville LIRR, Amityville, Penn Station, 34 St-Penn Station, and 116 St-Columbia University in around 3h 5m.

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