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How to get fromManhattan to Columbia Universityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Columbia University by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 86 St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    16 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 89 St to Amsterdam Av/W 116 Stbus bus M11
    19 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 2.3 mi
    5 min
    $14–17
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Manhattan to Columbia Universitywalk walk 2.3 mi
    43 min

Manhattan to Columbia University by subway and foot

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Amsterdam Av/W 89 St to Amsterdam Av/W 116 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 15 min.

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