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How to get fromUpper East Side to Columbia Universityby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper East Side to Columbia University by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from E 86 St/2 Av to W 86 St/Broadwaybus bus M86-Sbs
    2. Take the subway from 86 St to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    33 min
    $6–10

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 89 St to Broadway/W 116 Stbus bus M4
    38 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 3.1 mi
    6 min
    $16–20

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Upper East Side to Columbia Universitywalk walk 2.8 mi
    54 min

  5. Bus via Amsterdam Av/W 125 St

    1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 86 St to Amsterdam Av/W 125 Stbus bus M101
    53 min
    $3–8

Upper East Side to Columbia University by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar1294Weekly Services
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 89 St to Broadway/W 116 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min.

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