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How to get from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University by subway?

From Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University by subway

To get from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the R subway from Bay Ridge Av station to Whitehall St-South Ferry station. Next, take the 1 subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The subway schedule from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

75min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Bay Ridge Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Bay Ridge Av
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    27 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the R subway from Bay Ridge Av station to 36 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D subway and finally take the M125 bus from W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av station to W 125 St/Saint Clair Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The subway schedule from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

70min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - D
Bus - M125M125
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Bay Ridge Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Bay Ridge Av
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    36 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M125M125
    Wait for bus
    M125
    Manhattanville 12 Av Via 125 St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 125 St/Saint Clair Pl
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University

The distance between Bay Ridge Av/5 Av, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 15.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University

To check the subway schedule from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bay Ridge Av/5 Av) and destination (Columbia University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway schedules.

From Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the R subway from Bay Ridge Av station to 36 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D subway and finally take the M125 bus from W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av station to W 125 St/Saint Clair Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The subway schedule from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

70min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - D
Bus - M125M125
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Bay Ridge Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Bay Ridge Av
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    36 St
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M125M125
    Wait for bus
    M125
    Manhattanville 12 Av Via 125 St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 125 St/Saint Clair Pl
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Subway line R, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Subway line R, Subway line D, Bus line M125.

  • Is there a direct subway between Bay Ridge Av/5 Av and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University?

    The R subway line goes from Bay Ridge Av station near Bay Ridge Av/5 Av in Brooklyn to Forest Hills-71 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Forest Hills-71 Av station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University by subway?

    The total travel time between Bay Ridge Av/5 Av in Brooklyn and Columbia University in Manhattan by subway is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the R subway from the Bay Ridge Av station near Bay Ridge Av/5 Av in Brooklyn.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Bay Ridge Av/5 Av and Columbia University?

    Get off the subway at the Forest Hills-71 Av station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How much is the subway fare from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University?

    The ride from Bay Ridge Av/5 Av to Columbia University costs $3.00.