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How to get from Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av to Columbia University by subway and train?

From Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the LONG BEACH BRANCH train from Nostrand Avenue station to Atlantic Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q subway and finally take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

61min$8.25
Walk to train station
Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
Subway - Q
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Nostrand Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nostrand Avenue
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Wait for train
    LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Atlantic Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Atlantic Terminal
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    20 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av to Columbia University by subway and train via LONG BEACH BRANCH, 3 and 1

To get from Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the LONG BEACH BRANCH train from Nostrand Avenue station to Atlantic Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the 1 subway from 96 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

61min$8.25
Walk to train station
Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
Subway - 3
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Nostrand Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nostrand Avenue
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Wait for train
    LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Atlantic Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Atlantic Terminal
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    96 St
    30 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av to Columbia University

The distance between Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 11.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av to Columbia University by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av

Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av is located at Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Dean St/Brooklyn Av.

Subway stations close to Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av:

  • Kingston-Throop Avs
  • Nostrand Av
  • Kingston Av

Train stations close to Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av:

  • Nostrand Avenue

Bus stations close to Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av:

  • Dean St/Brooklyn Av
  • Brooklyn Av/Fulton St
  • Bergen St/Brooklyn Av

Public transit stations close to Columbia University, Manhattan

Columbia University is located at West 131st Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Saint Claire Pl/W 125 St.

Subway stations close to Columbia University:

  • 137 St-City College
  • 125 St
  • 145 St

Bus stations close to Columbia University:

  • Saint Claire Pl/W 125 St
  • W 125 St/Saint Clair Pl
  • Riverside Dr/Tiemann Pl

Alternative route from Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av to Columbia University by subway and train via LONG BEACH BRANCH, 3 and 1

To get from Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the LONG BEACH BRANCH train from Nostrand Avenue station to Atlantic Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the 1 subway from 96 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

61min$8.25
Walk to train station
Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
Subway - 3
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Nostrand Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nostrand Avenue
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Wait for train
    LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Atlantic Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Atlantic Terminal
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    96 St
    30 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Train line LONG BEACH BRANCH, Subway line Q, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Train line LONG BEACH BRANCH, Subway line 3, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av and Columbia University?

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

  • Which train line goes from Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av to Columbia University?

    The LONG BEACH BRANCH train line goes from Nostrand Avenue station near Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av in Brooklyn to Atlantic Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Atlantic Terminal station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av to Columbia University by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av in Brooklyn and Columbia University in Manhattan by train and subway is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the LONG BEACH BRANCH train from the Nostrand Avenue station near Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av in Brooklyn.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av and Columbia University?

    Get off the train at the Atlantic Terminal station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How much is the train fare from Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av to Columbia University?

    The ride from Brooklyn Av/Atlantic Av to Columbia University costs $8.25.