How to get from 5 Av/9 St to Columbia University by subway?

From 5 Av/9 St to Columbia University by subway

To get from 5 Av/9 St to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the R subway from 4 Av-9 St 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 1 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

61min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from 4 Av-9 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    4 Av-9 St
    280 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
    15 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

Alternative route from 5 Av/9 St to Columbia University by subway via F and 1

To get from 5 Av/9 St to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the F subway from 4 Av-9 St station to 14 St/6 Av station. Next, take the 1 subway from 14 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

65min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from 4 Av-9 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    4 Av-9 St
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Jamaica-179 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St/6 Av
    25 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    23 min
  • 6
    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 5 Av/9 St to Columbia University

The distance between 5 Av/9 St, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 12.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5 Av/9 St to Columbia University by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 5 Av/9 St to Columbia University by subway via F and 1

To get from 5 Av/9 St to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the F subway from 4 Av-9 St station to 14 St/6 Av station. Next, take the 1 subway from 14 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

65min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from 4 Av-9 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    4 Av-9 St
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Jamaica-179 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St/6 Av
    25 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    23 min
  • 6
    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 5 Av/9 St to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Subway line R, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5 Av/9 St to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Subway line F, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct subway between 5 Av/9 St and Columbia University?

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

  • Which subway line goes from 5 Av/9 St to Columbia University?

    The R subway line goes from 4 Av-9 St station near 5 Av/9 St 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 5 Av/9 St to Columbia University by subway?

    The total travel time between 5 Av/9 St in Brooklyn and Columbia University in Manhattan by subway is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 5 Av/9 St to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the R subway from the 4 Av-9 St station near 5 Av/9 St in Brooklyn.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 5 Av/9 St 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 5 Av/9 St to Columbia University?

    The ride from 5 Av/9 St to Columbia University costs $3.00.

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