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How to get fromUnion City to Columbia Universityby ferry, taxi, subway, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Union City to Columbia University by ferry, taxi, subway, or bus

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  1. Line 11 ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 11
    2. Take the taxi from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi
    18 min

  2. Bus, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bergenline Ave At 45Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 159
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 125 Stsubway subway C / ...
    59 min
    $14–33

  3. Line 11 ferry, taxi, line 1 subway

    1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 11
    2. Take the taxi from Midtown / W. 39th St. to 79 Sttaxi taxi
    3. Take the subway from 79 St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    36 min

  4. Line 11 ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 11
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 72 St to Amsterdam Av/W 118 Stbus bus M11
    53 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union City to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 7.9 mi
    15 min
    $30–40

  6. Line 11 ferry, taxi, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 11
    2. Take the taxi from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Riverside Dr/W 97 Sttaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 97 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    43 min

Union City to Columbia University by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar474Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Union City to Columbia University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5.8 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Union City, NJ, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Union City to Columbia University. However, you can take the line 11 ferry to Midtown / W. 39th St. then take the taxi to Columbia University. Alternatively, you can take the line 11 ferry to Midtown / W. 39th St., take the taxi to 79 St, take the line 1 subway to 116 St-Columbia University, then walk to Columbia University.

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