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

From Prince St to Columbia University by subway

To get from Prince St to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the W subway from Prince St station to Times Sq-42 St 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 38 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

38min$3.00
Subway - W
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Prince St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Prince St
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 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 Prince St to Columbia University by subway via R and 1

To get from Prince St to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the R subway from Prince St station to Times Sq-42 St 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 39 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

39min$3.00
Subway - R
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Prince St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Prince St
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    18 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 Prince St to Columbia University

The distance between Prince St, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 6.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prince 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 Prince St to Columbia University by subway via R and 1

To get from Prince St to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the R subway from Prince St station to Times Sq-42 St 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 39 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

39min$3.00
Subway - R
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Prince St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Prince St
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    18 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 Prince St to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Subway line W, Subway line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Subway line R, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct subway between Prince St and Columbia University in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Prince St to Columbia University in Manhattan?

    The W subway line goes from Astoria-Ditmars Blvd station near Prince St to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Times Sq-42 St station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Prince St to Columbia University in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Prince St and Columbia University in Manhattan by subway is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Prince St to get to Columbia University in Manhattan?

    Get on the W subway from the Astoria-Ditmars Blvd station near Prince St in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the subway at the Times Sq-42 St station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

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

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

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