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How to get fromUnion Square to Columbia Universityby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 18 St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    32 min
    $3

  2. Drive  6.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Union Square to Columbia Universitycar car 6.1 mi
    12 min
    $1–2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W 31 St/6 Av to Riverside Dr/W 116 Stbus bus M5
    57 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 6.1 mi
    12 min
    $26–32

  5. Bus via Park Av South/E 18 St

    1. Take the bus from Park Av South/E 18 St to Adam C Powell Blvd/W 116 Stbus bus M2
    58 min
    $3–8

  6. Bus via Park Av South/E 18 St #2

    1. Take the bus from Park Av South/E 18 St to Manhattan Av/W 116 Stbus bus M3
    1h 19m
    $3–8

Union Square to Columbia University by subway and foot

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration32 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.6 mi
  • Duration: 32 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 18 St to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 31 St/6 Av to Riverside Dr/W 116 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 44 min.

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