What is the cheapest way to get from Union City to Columbia University?

The cheapest way to get from Union City to Columbia University is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Union City to Columbia University?

The fastest way to get from Union City to Columbia University is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Union City and Columbia University?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riverside Dr/W 97 St and arriving at Riverside Dr/W 119 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Union City and Columbia University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 79 St and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Union City to Columbia University?

The distance between Union City and Columbia University is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Union City to Columbia University without a car?

The best way to get from Union City to Columbia University without a car is to bus which takes 16 min and costs $3 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Union City to Columbia University?

The bus from Riverside Dr/W 97 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 St takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Union City to Columbia University bus from?

Union City to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverside Dr/W 97 St station.

Where do I catch the Union City to Columbia University train from?

Union City to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, depart from 79 St station.

Where does the Union City to Columbia University bus arrive?

Union City to Columbia University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Riverside Dr/W 119 St station.

Where does the Union City to Columbia University train arrive?

Union City to Columbia University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 116 St-Columbia University station.

Where can I stay near Columbia University?

There are 3609+ hotels available in Columbia University.

Union City to Columbia University - 6 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 97 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus M5
16 min
$3–8
Bus via Amsterdam Av/W 72 St
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 72 St to Amsterdam Av/W 118 Stbus M11
30 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union City to Columbia Universitytaxi 7.9 mi
15 min
$30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Union City to Columbia Universitywalk 6.6 mi
1h 53m
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from 79 St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
18 min
$3
Bus, line 1 subway
1. Take the bus from Bergenline Ave At 45Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 159
2. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
57 min
$10–24

Union City to Columbia University by bus and foot

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Distance: 1.7 mi
Duration: 16 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverside Dr/W 97 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 79 St to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min.

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