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How to get from Poughkeepsie to Columbia University by bus and train?

From Poughkeepsie to Columbia University by bus and train

To get from Poughkeepsie to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the HUDSON train from Poughkeepsie station to Harlem-125th St. station. Next, take the M125 bus from E 125 St/Park Av station to W 125 St/Saint Clair Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $29.90.

117min$29.90
Train - HUDSON
Bus - M125M125
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Poughkeepsie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Poughkeepsie
  • 2
    Train - HUDSONHUDSON
    Wait for train
    HUDSON
    842#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem-125th St.
    92 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 125 St/Park Av
    20 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
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Poughkeepsie to Columbia University by bus and train via HUDSON and M60-SBS

To get from Poughkeepsie to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the HUDSON train from Poughkeepsie station to Harlem-125th St. station. Next, take the M60-SBS bus from E 125 St/Park Av station to Amsterdam Av/W 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $29.90.

112min$29.90
Train - HUDSON
Bus - M60-SBSM60-SBS
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Poughkeepsie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Poughkeepsie
  • 2
    Train - HUDSONHUDSON
    Wait for train
    HUDSON
    842#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem-125th St.
    92 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 125 St/Park Av
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M60-SBSM60-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M60-SBS
    Select Bus West Side Broadway-106 St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amsterdam Av/W 125 St
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Poughkeepsie to Columbia University

The distance between Poughkeepsie, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 70.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Poughkeepsie to Columbia University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie is located at Poughkeepsie, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Rinaldi Boulevard N & Main Street.

Bus stations close to Poughkeepsie:

  • Rinaldi Boulevard N & Main Street
  • Poughkeepsie Train Station
  • Rinaldi Blvd S & Main

Public transit stations close to Columbia University, Manhattan

Columbia University is located at West 131st Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Broadway/W 133 St.

Subway stations close to Columbia University:

  • 137 St-City College
  • 145 St
  • 135 St

Bus stations close to Columbia University:

  • Broadway/W 133 St
  • Saint Claire Pl/W 125 St
  • Broadway/W 131 St

Alternative route from Poughkeepsie to Columbia University by bus and train via HUDSON and M60-SBS

To get from Poughkeepsie to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the HUDSON train from Poughkeepsie station to Harlem-125th St. station. Next, take the M60-SBS bus from E 125 St/Park Av station to Amsterdam Av/W 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $29.90.

112min$29.90
Train - HUDSON
Bus - M60-SBSM60-SBS
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Poughkeepsie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Poughkeepsie
  • 2
    Train - HUDSONHUDSON
    Wait for train
    HUDSON
    842#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem-125th St.
    92 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 125 St/Park Av
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M60-SBSM60-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M60-SBS
    Select Bus West Side Broadway-106 St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amsterdam Av/W 125 St
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Train line HUDSON, Bus line M125.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Train line HUDSON, Bus line M60-SBS.

  • Is there a direct train between Poughkeepsie and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Poughkeepsie to Columbia University?

    The HUDSON train line goes from 842#| Grand Central station near Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie to Harlem-125th St. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harlem-125th St. station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Poughkeepsie to Columbia University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie and Columbia University in Manhattan by train and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the HUDSON train from the 842#| Grand Central station near Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie.

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

    Get off the train at the Harlem-125th St. stop, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • When is the first train from Poughkeepsie to Columbia University?

    The first train from Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie to Columbia University in Manhattan is Hudson. It leaves the Poughkeepsie station at 11:12 PM.

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

    The ride from Poughkeepsie to Columbia University costs $29.90.