How to get from 71 St to Columbia University by subway?

From 71 St to Columbia University by subway

To get from 71 St to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the D subway from 71 St station to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. Next, take the 1 subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

77min$3.00
Subway - D
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from 71 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    71 St
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    48 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 71 St to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from 71 St to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the D subway from 71 St station to 125 St station. Next, 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 15 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

75min$3.00
Subway - D
Bus - M125M125
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from 71 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    71 St
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M125M125
    Wait for bus
    M125
    Manhattanville 12 Av Via 125 St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 125 St/Saint Clair Pl
    8 min
  • 7
    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 71 St to Columbia University

The distance between 71 St, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 15.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 71 St to Columbia University by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From 71 St to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from 71 St to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the D subway from 71 St station to 125 St station. Next, 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 15 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

75min$3.00
Subway - D
Bus - M125M125
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from 71 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    71 St
  • 2
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M125M125
    Wait for bus
    M125
    Manhattanville 12 Av Via 125 St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 125 St/Saint Clair Pl
    8 min
  • 7
    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 71 St to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Subway line D, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 71 St to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Subway line D, Bus line M125.

  • Is there a direct subway between 71 St and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 71 St to Columbia University?

    The D subway line goes from Norwood-205 St station near 71 St in Brooklyn to 59 St-Columbus Circle station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 59 St-Columbus Circle station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 71 St to Columbia University by subway?

    The total travel time between 71 St in Brooklyn and Columbia University in Manhattan by subway is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 71 St to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the D subway from the Norwood-205 St station near 71 St in Brooklyn.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 71 St and Columbia University?

    Get off the subway at the 59 St-Columbus Circle station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How much is the subway fare from 71 St to Columbia University?

    The ride from 71 St to Columbia University costs $3.00.

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