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

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There are 5 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. Train, bus via Penn Station

    1. Take the train from Valley Stream to New York Penn Stationtrain train Long Beach Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 31 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus bus M5
    1h 45m
    $10–20

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Valley Stream to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Broadway/W 120 Stbus bus M4
    1h 49m
    $10–20

  5. 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

Calendar373Weekly 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?

There is no direct connection from Valley Stream to Columbia University. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 1 subway to 116 St-Columbia University, then walk to Columbia University. Alternatively, you can take a train from Valley Stream to Columbia University via Penn Station, 6 Av/W 31 St, and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 45m.

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