There are 4 ways to get from Queens to Columbia University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from 104 St to 125 Stsubway A
1h 10m$3Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to 6th Ave/West 51st Streetbus Qm15
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 47 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus M5
1h 47m$6–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Queens to Columbia Universitytaxi 13.4 mi
26 min$55–65Drive 13.4 mi
- Drive from Queens to Columbia Universitycar 13.4 mi
26 min$3–4
Queens to Columbia University by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Queens to Columbia University is to subway which costs $3 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Queens to Columbia University is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $55 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Queens to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd and arriving at Riverside Dr/W 119 St via 6 Av/W 47 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 104 St and arriving at 125 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Queens and Columbia University is 19 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.
The best way to get from Queens to Columbia University without a car is to subway which takes 1h 10m and costs $3.
The subway from 104 St to 125 St takes 55 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Queens to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd station.
Queens to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, depart from 104 St station.
Queens to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6th Ave/West 51st Street station.
What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 104 St to 125 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to Columbia University via 6th Ave/West 51st Street, 6 Av/W 47 St, and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 47m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 104 St to 125 St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd to 6th Ave/West 51st Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from 6 Av/W 47 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 St
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $55–65
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Queens to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 125 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Columbia University is 13 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Queens to Columbia University.
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