How to get from 179 St / Hillside to Columbia University by subway?

From 179 St / Hillside to Columbia University by subway

To get from 179 St / Hillside to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the F subway from Jamaica-179 St station to 42 St-Bryant Pk station. Next, 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 15 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

75min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Jamaica-179 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jamaica-179 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 179 St / Hillside to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from 179 St / Hillside to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the F subway from Jamaica-179 St station to 42 St-Bryant Pk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B subway and finally take the M4 bus from Cathedral Pkwy/Frederick Douglass Blvd station to Broadway/W 131 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

81min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Subway - B
Bus - M4M4
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Jamaica-179 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jamaica-179 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    36 min
  • 4
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Bedford Park Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Cathedral Pkwy (110 St)
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cathedral Pkwy/Frederick Douglass Blvd
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M4M4
    Wait for bus
    M4
    Wshngtn Hts Cloistrs Via Madisn Via Bway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/W 131 St
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 179 St / Hillside to Columbia University

The distance between 179 St / Hillside, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 17.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 179 St / Hillside to Columbia University by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 179 St / Hillside

179 St / Hillside is located at 179 St / Hillside, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Hillside Av/178 St.

Subway stations close to 179 St / Hillside:

  • Jamaica-179 St
  • Parsons Blvd
  • 169 St

Train stations close to 179 St / Hillside:

  • Hollis
  • Hillside Facility

Bus stations close to 179 St / Hillside:

  • Hillside Av/178 St
  • Hillside Ave / 178 St. (179 Subway)
  • Hillside Av/179 St

Public transit stations close to Columbia University, Manhattan

Columbia University is located at West 131st Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Broadway/Tiemann Pl.

Subway stations close to Columbia University:

  • 137 St-City College
  • 145 St
  • 135 St

Bus stations close to Columbia University:

  • Broadway/Tiemann Pl
  • W 125 St/Old Broadway
  • Broadway/W 125 St

Related Routes

From 179 St / Hillside to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from 179 St / Hillside to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the F subway from Jamaica-179 St station to 42 St-Bryant Pk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B subway and finally take the M4 bus from Cathedral Pkwy/Frederick Douglass Blvd station to Broadway/W 131 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

81min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Subway - B
Bus - M4M4
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Jamaica-179 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jamaica-179 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    36 min
  • 4
    Subway - B
    Wait for subway
    B
    Bedford Park Blvd
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Cathedral Pkwy (110 St)
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cathedral Pkwy/Frederick Douglass Blvd
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M4M4
    Wait for bus
    M4
    Wshngtn Hts Cloistrs Via Madisn Via Bway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/W 131 St
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 179 St / Hillside to Columbia University?

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

  • What is the alternative route to get from 179 St / Hillside to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Subway line F, Subway line B, Bus line M4.

  • Is there a direct subway between 179 St / Hillside 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 179 St / Hillside to Columbia University?

    The F subway line goes from Jamaica-179 St station near 179 St / Hillside in Queens to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 179 St / Hillside to Columbia University by subway?

    The total travel time between 179 St / Hillside in Queens and Columbia University in Manhattan by subway is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 179 St / Hillside to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the F subway from the Jamaica-179 St station near 179 St / Hillside in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 179 St / Hillside and Columbia University?

    Get off the subway at the Coney Island-Stillwell Av station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How much is the subway fare from 179 St / Hillside to Columbia University?

    The ride from 179 St / Hillside to Columbia University costs $3.00.

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