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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Columbia Universityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Columbia University by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 50 St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    24 min
    $3

  2. Bus, line 1 subway

    1. Take the bus from W 49 St/5 Av to W 49 St/7 Avbus bus M50
    2. Take the subway from 50 St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    32 min
    $6–10

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 51 St to Riverside Dr/W 116 Stbus bus M5
    41 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 4.2 mi
    7 min
    $20–25

  5. Bus via Riverside Dr/W 119 St

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 50 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    44 min
    $3–8

  6. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Midtown Manhattan to Columbia Universitywalk walk 4 mi
    1h 17m

Midtown Manhattan to Columbia University by subway and foot

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.9 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 50 St to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 51 St to Riverside Dr/W 116 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min.

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