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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to 125 Stsubway subway D / ...
    36 min
    $3

  2. Drive  7.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lower Manhattan to Columbia Universitycar car 7.2 mi
    15 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Centre St/Broome St to Madison Av/E 35 Stbus bus M1
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    1h 33m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 7.2 mi
    15 min
    $35–45

  5. Line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from Canal St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    38 min
    $3

Lower Manhattan to Columbia University by subway and foot

Calendar1506Weekly Services
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.7 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to 125 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Centre St/Broome St to Columbia University via Madison Av/E 35 St, 6 Av/W 34 St, and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 33m.

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