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How to get fromWhite Plains to Columbia Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from White Plains to Columbia University by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Broadway/W 120 St

    best
    1. Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train Harlem
    1h 6m
    $11–21

  2. Drive 20 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from White Plains to Columbia Universitycar car 20 mi
    33 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from N Broadway @ Main St to Broadway @ Manhattan College Pkwybus bus 1 / ...
    2h 4m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from White Plains to Columbia Universitytaxi taxi 20 mi
    33 min
    $70–90

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train Harlem
    1h 12m
    $8–14

White Plains to Columbia University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar478Weekly Services
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between White Plains, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlem every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, Westchester County Bee-Line System operates a bus from N Broadway @ Main St to Broadway @ Manhattan College Pkwy hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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