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

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington Square Park to Columbia University by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Christopher St-Stonewall to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway 1
    41 min
    $3

  2. Drive 6.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington Square Park to Columbia Universitycar car 6.3 mi
    13 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bethune St/Greenwich St to Amsterdam Av/W 118 Stbus bus M11
    1h 22m
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Square Park to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 6.3 mi
    13 min
    $27–33

Washington Square Park to Columbia University by foot and subway

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.5 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Christopher St-Stonewall to 116 St-Columbia University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Bethune St/Greenwich St to Amsterdam Av/W 118 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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