How to get from Highland Avenue to Columbia University by subway and train?

From Highland Avenue to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from Highland Avenue to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the MEL train from Highland Avenue station to South Orange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MEL 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 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Train - MEL
Train - MEL
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Highland Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highland Avenue
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6611| Dover
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Orange
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6620| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    31 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    18 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 Highland Avenue to Columbia University by subway and train via MEL, MEL and A

To get from Highland Avenue to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the MEL train from Highland Avenue station to South Orange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MEL train and finally take the A subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Train - MEL
Train - MEL
Subway - A
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Highland Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highland Avenue
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6611| Dover
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Orange
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6620| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Highland Avenue to Columbia University

The distance between Highland Avenue, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 23.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Highland Avenue 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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Alternative route from Highland Avenue to Columbia University by subway and train via MEL, MEL and A

To get from Highland Avenue to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the MEL train from Highland Avenue station to South Orange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MEL train and finally take the A subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Train - MEL
Train - MEL
Subway - A
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Highland Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highland Avenue
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6611| Dover
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Orange
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6620| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Train line MEL, Train line MEL, Subway line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Train line MEL, Train line MEL, Subway line A.

  • Is there a direct train between Highland Avenue and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Highland Avenue to Columbia University?

    The MEL train line goes from #6611| Dover station near Highland Avenue in City Of Orange to South Orange station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till South Orange station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Highland Avenue in City Of Orange and Columbia University in Manhattan by train and subway is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the MEL train from the #6611| Dover station near Highland Avenue in City Of Orange.

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

    Get off the train at the South Orange station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

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