How to get from Washington Street to Columbia University by light rail, subway and train?

From Washington Street to Columbia University by light rail, subway and train

To get from Washington Street to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: take the NLR light rail from Washington Street station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The light rail, subway and train schedule from Washington Street may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

56min
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Washington Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Washington Street
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Washington Street to Columbia University by light rail, subway and train via NLR, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 1

To get from Washington Street to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: take the NLR light rail from Washington Street station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally 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 light rail, subway and train schedule from Washington Street may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

59min
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Washington Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Washington Street
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    20 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    21 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 Washington Street to Columbia University

The distance between Washington Street, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 15.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Street to Columbia University by light rail, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail, Subway And Train schedule from Washington Street to Columbia University

To check the light rail, subway and train schedule from Washington Street to Columbia University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Washington Street) and destination (Columbia University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail, subway and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Washington Street to Columbia University by light rail, subway and train via NLR, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 1

To get from Washington Street to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: take the NLR light rail from Washington Street station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally 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 light rail, subway and train schedule from Washington Street may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

59min
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Washington Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Washington Street
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    20 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    21 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 Washington Street to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Train line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Subway line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Washington Street and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Washington Street to Columbia University?

    The NLR light rail line goes from Nlr Penn Station station near Washington Street in Newark to Newark Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Newark Penn Station station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington Street to Columbia University by light rail, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Washington Street in Newark and Columbia University in Manhattan by light rail, train and subway is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Washington Street to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the NLR light rail from the Nlr Penn Station station near Washington Street in Newark.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Washington Street and Columbia University?

    Get off the light rail at the Newark Penn Station station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

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