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How to get fromTimes Square–42nd Street Station to Columbia Universityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station 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 42 St-Times Square to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    29 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    49 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 4.4 mi
    8 min
    $21–25

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Columbia Universitywalk walk 4.2 mi
    1h 21m

  5. Bus via Riverside Dr/W 116 St

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Riverside Dr/W 116 Stbus bus M5
    51 min
    $3–8

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Columbia University by foot and subway

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.7 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 42 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 38 min.

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