There are 4 ways to get from Valley Stream to Columbia University by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 1 subway
best- Take the train from Valley Stream to New York Penn Stationtrain Long Beach Branch / ...
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway 1
59 min$9–15Drive 20.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valley Stream to Columbia Universitycar 20.2 mi
28 min$4–6Train, bus
- Take the train from Valley Stream to New York Penn Stationtrain Long Beach Branch / ...
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Riverside Dr/W 119 Stbus M5
1h 39m$8–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valley Stream to Columbia Universitytaxi 20.2 mi
28 min$110–130
Valley Stream to Columbia University by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valley Stream to Columbia University is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Valley Stream to Columbia University is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Valley Stream to Columbia University. However, there are services departing from Valley Stream and arriving at 116 St-Columbia University via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Valley Stream and Columbia University is 22 miles. The road distance is 20.3 miles.
The best way to get from Valley Stream to Columbia University without a car is to train and line 1 subway which takes 59 min and costs $9 - $16.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Valley Stream to Columbia University, including transfers.
Valley Stream to Columbia University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Valley Stream station.
Valley Stream to Columbia University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valley Stream to Columbia University is 20 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Valley Stream to Columbia University.
There are 3769+ hotels available in Columbia University.
What companies run services between Valley Stream, NY, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Valley Stream to Columbia University. However, you can 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 train from Valley Stream to Columbia University via Penn Station, 6 Av/W 34 St, and Riverside Dr/W 119 St in around 1h 39m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Valley Stream to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- 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
- $7–13
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia University
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $110–130
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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