There are 5 ways to get from Columbia University to Grand Central Terminal by subway, bus, or taxi
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Line 1 subway via Grand Central-42 St
best- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Square1
25 minBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to 5 Av/W 45 StM5
36 min$2–7Line 1 subway
- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Square1
31 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Grand Central Terminal5.1 mi
9 min$24–29Bus via 5 Av/W 41 St
- Take the bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/W 41 StM4 / ...
1h 13m$2–7
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Grand Central Terminal is to bus which costs $2 - $7 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Grand Central Terminal is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $24 - $29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riverside Dr/W 119 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 45 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between Columbia University and Grand Central Terminal is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to line 1 subway via Grand Central-42 St which takes 25 min and costs .
It takes approximately 25 min to get from Columbia University to Grand Central Terminal, including transfers.
Columbia University to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverside Dr/W 119 St station.
Columbia University to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 45 St station.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to 5 Av/W 45 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 26 min.
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- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to 5 Av/W 45 St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/W 41 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- $24–29
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 866-983-4195
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
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Columbia University to Grand Central Terminal train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.
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