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

From Sterling St to Columbia University by subway

To get from Sterling St to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the 2 subway from Sterling St station to 96 St station. Next, take the 1 subway from 96 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

55min$3.00
Subway - 2
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Sterling St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Sterling St
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    96 St
    42 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    6 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 Sterling St to Columbia University by subway via 5, 3 and 1

To get from Sterling St to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the 5 subway from Sterling St station to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the 1 subway from 96 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

60min$3.00
Subway - 5
Subway - 3
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Sterling St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Sterling St
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Eastchester-Dyre Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    96 St
    30 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    6 min
  • 8
    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 Sterling St to Columbia University

The distance between Sterling St, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 13.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sterling 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 Sterling St to Columbia University by subway via 5, 3 and 1

To get from Sterling St to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the 5 subway from Sterling St station to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the 1 subway from 96 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

60min$3.00
Subway - 5
Subway - 3
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Sterling St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Sterling St
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Eastchester-Dyre Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    96 St
    30 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    6 min
  • 8
    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 Sterling St to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Subway line 2, Subway line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Subway line 5, Subway line 3, Subway line 1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

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

    The 2 subway line goes from Wakefield-241 St station near Sterling St in Brooklyn to 96 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 96 St station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Sterling St in Brooklyn and Columbia University in Manhattan by subway is about 55 min.

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

    Get on the 2 subway from the Wakefield-241 St station near Sterling St in Brooklyn.

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

    Get off the subway at the 96 St station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

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

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

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