How to get from 170 St/Jamaica Av to Columbia University by bus, subway and train?

From 170 St/Jamaica Av to Columbia University by bus, subway and train

To get from 170 St/Jamaica Av to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the Q56 bus from Jamaica Av/170 St station to Jamaica Av/Sutphin Bl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train and finally take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The bus, subway and train schedule from 170 St/Jamaica Av may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

64min$8.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q56Q56
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Jamaica Av/170 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jamaica Av/170 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q56Q56
    Wait for bus
    Q56
    Broadway Junction Via Jamaica Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jamaica Av/Sutphin Bl
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jamaica
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    20 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 170 St/Jamaica Av to Columbia University

The distance between 170 St/Jamaica Av, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 17.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 170 St/Jamaica Av to Columbia University by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from 170 St/Jamaica Av to Columbia University

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from 170 St/Jamaica Av to Columbia University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (170 St/Jamaica Av) and destination (Columbia University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, 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 bus, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 170 St/Jamaica Av to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line Q56, Train line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between 170 St/Jamaica Av and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 170 St/Jamaica Av to Columbia University?

    The Q56 bus line goes from Jamaica Av/170 St station near 170 St/Jamaica Av in Queens to Jamaica Av/Sutphin Bl station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Jamaica Av/Sutphin Bl station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 170 St/Jamaica Av to Columbia University by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between 170 St/Jamaica Av in Queens and Columbia University in Manhattan by bus, train and subway is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 170 St/Jamaica Av to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the Q56 bus from the Jamaica Av/170 St stop near 170 St/Jamaica Av in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 170 St/Jamaica Av and Columbia University?

    Get off the bus at the Jamaica Av/Sutphin Bl station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How much is the total bus, train and subway fare from 170 St/Jamaica Av to Columbia University?

    The ride from 170 St/Jamaica Av to Columbia University costs $8.25.

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