There are 5 ways to get from Adelphi University to Columbia University by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 1 subway
best- Take the train from Merillon Avenue to New York Penn StationPort Jefferson Branch / ...
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University1
1h 30m$10–16Drive 21.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Adelphi University to Columbia University21.8 mi
32 min$4–6Train, bus
- Take the train from Nassau Boulevard to Grand Central TerminalHempstead Branch
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Broadway/W 120 StM4
2h 9m$8–20Train, bus via Merillon Avenue
- Take the train from Merillon Avenue to New York Penn StationPort Jefferson Branch / ...
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 StM5
2h 9m$9–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Adelphi University to Columbia University21.8 mi
32 min$190–240
Adelphi University to Columbia University by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Adelphi University to Columbia University is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Adelphi University to Columbia University is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Adelphi University to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Merillon Avenue and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Adelphi University and Columbia University is 25 miles. The road distance is 21.9 miles.
The best way to get from Adelphi University to Columbia University without a car is to train and line 1 subway which takes 1h 30m and costs $9 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Adelphi University to Columbia University, including transfers.
Adelphi University to Columbia University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merillon Avenue station.
Adelphi University to Columbia University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Adelphi University to Columbia University is 22 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Adelphi University to Columbia University.
There are 3306+ hotels available in Columbia University.
What companies run services between Adelphi University, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Adelphi University to Columbia University. However, you can walk to Merillon Avenue, 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 vehicle from Adelphi University to Columbia University via Nassau Boulevard, Grand Central Terminal, Madison Av/E 42 St, and Broadway/W 120 St in around 2h 9m.
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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Merillon Avenue to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $8–14
Train from Nassau Boulevard to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $8–14
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Broadway/W 120 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Standard
- $2–7
Bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Standard
- $2–7
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $190–240
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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