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How to get fromValley Stream to Columbia Universityby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Valley Stream to Columbia University by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Valley Stream to New York Penn Stationtrain train Long Beach Branch / ...
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    1h 7m
    $10–15

  2. Drive  20.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Valley Stream to Columbia Universitycar car 20.2 mi
    28 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Archer Av / 165bus bus n4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Merrick Blvd/Archer Av to Main St/Kissena Blvdbus bus Q20
    3. Take the bus from Lga/Terminal B to Amsterdam Av/W 120 Stbus bus
    2h 48m
    $12–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Valley Stream to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 20.2 mi
    28 min
    $80–100

Valley Stream to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot

Calendar187Weekly Services
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Valley Stream, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Benedict Av / Merrick to Columbia University via Archer Av / 165, Merrick Blvd/Archer Av, Main St/Kissena Blvd, Roosevelt Av/Prince St, Lga/Terminal B, and Amsterdam Av/W 120 St in around 2h 48m.

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