There are 6 ways to get from Terminal 8 to Columbia University by train, subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 1 subway
best- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn StationBabylon Branch / ...
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University1
57 min$16–22Drive 17.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Terminal 8 to Columbia University17.9 mi
25 min$4–5Train, bus
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn StationBabylon Branch / ...
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 StM5
1h 36m$14–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Terminal 8 to Columbia University17.9 mi
25 min$95–120Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Columbia University17.9 mi
25 min$55–75Subway
- Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 125 StA
1h 30m$12
Terminal 8 to Columbia University by foot, tram, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Terminal 8 to Columbia University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Terminal 8 to Columbia University is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $95 - $120.
No, there is no direct train from Terminal 8 to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Terminal 8 and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via Jamaica and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Terminal 8 and Columbia University is 21 miles. The road distance is 18 miles.
The best way to get from Terminal 8 to Columbia University without a car is to train and line 1 subway which takes 57 min and costs $15 - $22.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Terminal 8 to Columbia University, including transfers.
Terminal 8 to Columbia University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Terminal 8 to Columbia University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Terminal 8 to Columbia University is 18 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Terminal 8 to Columbia University.
There are 3698+ hotels available in Columbia University.
What companies run services between Terminal 8, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 125 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–10
- 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
Subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to 125 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
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
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from New York JFK-JFK to Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Terminal 8 and Columbia University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.