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How to get fromPenn Station NY to Columbia Universityby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Penn Station NY to Columbia University by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from W 34 St/10 Av to W 34 St/7 Avbus bus M34-Sbs
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    36 min
    $6–10

  2. Line 1 subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    36 min
    $3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 10 Av/W 34 St to Amsterdam Av/W 118 Stbus bus M11
    56 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Penn Station NY to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 4.5 mi
    10 min
    $21–26

  5. Bus via 10 Av/W 37 St

    1. Take the bus from 10 Av/W 37 St to Amsterdam Av/W 118 Stbus bus M11
    56 min
    $3–8

  6. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Penn Station NY to Columbia Universitywalk walk 4.4 mi
    1h 25m

Penn Station NY to Columbia University by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.4 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Penn Station NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 10 Av/W 34 St to Amsterdam Av/W 118 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 49 min.

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