There are 3 ways to get from Syosset to Columbia University by train, subway, car, or taxi
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Train, line 1 subway
best- Take the train from Syosset to New York Penn Stationtrain Port Jefferson Branch
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
1h 27m$13–23Drive 30.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Syosset to Columbia Universitycar 30.4 mi
42 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Syosset to Columbia Universitytaxi 30.4 mi
42 min$120–150
Syosset to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Syosset to Columbia University is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Syosset to Columbia University is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Syosset to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Syosset and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Syosset and Columbia University is 36 miles. The road distance is 30.6 miles.
The best way to get from Syosset to Columbia University without a car is to train and line 1 subway which takes 1h 27m and costs $12 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Syosset to Columbia University, including transfers.
Syosset to Columbia University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Syosset station.
Syosset to Columbia University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Syosset to Columbia University is 31 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Syosset to Columbia University.
There are 3974+ hotels available in Columbia University.
What companies run services between Syosset, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Syosset to Columbia University. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 1 subway to 116 St-Columbia University, then walk to Columbia University. Alternatively, you can drive from Syosset to Columbia University in around 42 min.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Syosset to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–14
- Peak
- $14–20
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Bethpage Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-652-2353
- Website
- bethpagetaxi.li
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
Seaford Taxi and Airport Service
- Phone
- +1 516 661-1010
- Website
- seafordtaxi.li
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