How to get from Great Neck to Columbia University by subway and train?

From Great Neck to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from Great Neck to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH train from Great Neck station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $16.50.

59min$16.50
Train - PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Great Neck

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Great Neck
  • 2
    Train - PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Great Neck to Columbia University by bus, subway and train

To get from Great Neck to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH train from Great Neck station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway and finally take the M125 bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd station to W 125 St/Saint Clair Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $16.50.

74min$16.50
Train - PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH
Subway - 2
Bus - M125M125
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Great Neck

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Great Neck
  • 2
    Train - PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 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/Malcolm X Blvd
    70 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
    13 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 Great Neck to Columbia University

The distance between Great Neck, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 20.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Neck to Columbia University by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Great Neck to Columbia University by bus, subway and train

To get from Great Neck to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH train from Great Neck station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway and finally take the M125 bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd station to W 125 St/Saint Clair Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $16.50.

74min$16.50
Train - PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH
Subway - 2
Bus - M125M125
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Great Neck

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Great Neck
  • 2
    Train - PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 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/Malcolm X Blvd
    70 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
    13 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 Great Neck to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Train line PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Great Neck to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Train line PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH, Subway line 2, Bus line M125.

  • Is there a direct train between Great Neck and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Great Neck to Columbia University?

    The PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH train line goes from Penn Station station near Great Neck in Great Neck Plaza to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 34 St-Penn Station station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Great Neck to Columbia University by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Great Neck in Great Neck Plaza and Columbia University in Manhattan by train and subway is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Great Neck to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH train from the Penn Station station near Great Neck in Great Neck Plaza.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Great Neck and Columbia University?

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Penn Station station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How much is the train fare from Great Neck to Columbia University?

    The ride from Great Neck to Columbia University costs $16.50.

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