How to get from 23rd Street to Columbia University by subway?

From 23rd Street to Columbia University by subway

Take one direct subway from 23rd Street to Columbia University in Manhattan: take the 1 subway from 23 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

30min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    23 St
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 23rd Street to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from 23rd Street to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the M subway from 23 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D subway and finally 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 35 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

35min$3.00
Subway - M
Subway - D
Bus - M125M125
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    23rd Street
  • 2
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M125M125
    Wait for bus
    M125
    Manhattanville 12 Av Via 125 St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 125 St/Saint Clair Pl
    8 min
  • 9
    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 23rd Street to Columbia University

The distance between 23rd Street, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 5.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 23rd Street 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 23rd Street to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from 23rd Street to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the M subway from 23 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D subway and finally 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 35 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

35min$3.00
Subway - M
Subway - D
Bus - M125M125
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    23rd Street
  • 2
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - D
    Wait for subway
    D
    Norwood-205 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - M125M125
    Wait for bus
    M125
    Manhattanville 12 Av Via 125 St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 125 St/Saint Clair Pl
    8 min
  • 9
    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 23rd Street to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 23rd Street to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Subway line M, Subway line D, Bus line M125.

  • Is there a direct subway between 23rd Street and Columbia University in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from 23rd Street to Columbia University in Manhattan in 30 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 23rd Street to Columbia University in Manhattan?

    The 1 subway line goes from 23 St station near 23rd Street to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 23rd Street to Columbia University in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between 23rd Street and Columbia University in Manhattan by subway is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 23rd Street to get to Columbia University in Manhattan?

    Get on the 1 subway from the 23 St station near 23rd Street in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 23rd Street and Columbia University in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from 23rd Street to Columbia University in Manhattan?

    The first subway from 23rd Street to Columbia University in Manhattan is Broadway - 7 Avenue Local. It leaves the 23 St station at 7:12 PM.

  • When is the first bus from 23rd Street to Columbia University in Manhattan?

    The first bus from 23rd Street to Columbia University in Manhattan is George Washington Bridge - 31 St & 6 Av. It leaves the W 31 St/6 Av stop at 3:10 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from 23rd Street to Columbia University?

    The ride from 23rd Street to Columbia University costs $3.00.

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