There are 5 ways to get from The Cloisters to Columbia University by subway, bus, taxi, or foot
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Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from Dyckman St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
37 min$3Bus
- Take the bus from Broadway/Dongan Pl to W 125 St/Amsterdam Avbus M100
58 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from The Cloisters to Columbia Universitytaxi 4.6 mi
9 min$21–26Walk
- Take the foot from The Cloisters to Columbia Universitywalk 4.6 mi
1h 28mBus, line 1 subway
- Take the bus from Broadway/Sherman Av to Dyckman St/Fort George Hillbus M100
- Take the subway from Dyckman St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
38 min$6–10
The Cloisters to Columbia University by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Cloisters to Columbia University is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from The Cloisters to Columbia University is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $21 - $26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway/Dongan Pl and arriving at W 125 St/Amsterdam Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dyckman St and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
The distance between The Cloisters and Columbia University is 5 miles.
The best way to get from The Cloisters to Columbia University without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 37 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from Dyckman St to 116 St-Columbia University takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
The Cloisters to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/Dongan Pl station.
The Cloisters to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, depart from Dyckman St station.
The Cloisters to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 125 St/Amsterdam Av station.
What companies run services between The Cloisters, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Dyckman 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 Broadway/Dongan Pl to W 125 St/Amsterdam Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 41 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Dyckman St to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
Subway from Dyckman St to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 Broadway/Dongan Pl to W 125 St/Amsterdam Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
Bus from Broadway/Sherman Av to Dyckman St/Fort George Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- $21–26
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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The Cloisters to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 116 St-Columbia University station.
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