How to get from Mountain View to Columbia University by bus, subway and train?

From Mountain View to Columbia University by bus, subway and train

To get from Mountain View to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the ML train from Mountain View station to Wayne Route 23 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 324 bus and finally take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Mountain View may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

83min
Train - ML
Bus - 324324
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Mountain View

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mountain View
  • 2
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #1006| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wayne Route 23
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wayne Route 23 Transit Center
    ID 27848
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 324324
    Wait for bus
    324
    New York Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Mountain View to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from Mountain View to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the ML train from Mountain View station to Newark Broad St 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 41 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Mountain View may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

101min
Train - ML
Train - MEL
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Mountain View

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mountain View
  • 2
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #1006| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6320| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    21 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
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Public transit directions from Mountain View to Columbia University

The distance between Mountain View, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mountain View to Columbia University by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Mountain View to Columbia University

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Mountain View to Columbia University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mountain View) and destination (Columbia University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 bus, subway and train schedules.

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From Mountain View to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from Mountain View to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the ML train from Mountain View station to Newark Broad St 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 41 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Mountain View may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

101min
Train - ML
Train - MEL
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Mountain View

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mountain View
  • 2
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #1006| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6320| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    21 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Train line ML, Bus line 324, Subway line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Train line ML, Train line MEL, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Mountain View and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mountain View to Columbia University?

    The ML train line goes from #1006| Hoboken station near Mountain View in Wayne to Wayne Route 23 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Wayne Route 23 station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mountain View to Columbia University by train, bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Mountain View in Wayne and Columbia University in Manhattan by train, bus and subway is about 1 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the ML train from the #1006| Hoboken station near Mountain View in Wayne.

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

    Get off the train at the Wayne Route 23 station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

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