How to get from Main St at Pearl St to Columbia University by bus and subway?

From Main St at Pearl St to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from Main St at Pearl St to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the 116 bus from Main St at Pearl St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, 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 33 min.

93min
Bus - 116116
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Main St at Pearl St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St at Pearl St
  • 2
    Bus - 116116
    Wait for bus
    116
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Main St at Pearl St to Columbia University by bus and subway via 116, C and M4

To get from Main St at Pearl St to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 116 bus from Main St at Pearl St station to Port Authority Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C subway and finally take the M4 bus from Cathedral Pkwy/Frederick Douglass Blvd station to Broadway/W 131 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Bus - 116116
Subway - C
Bus - M4M4
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Main St at Pearl St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St at Pearl St
  • 2
    Bus - 116116
    Wait for bus
    116
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Cathedral Pkwy (110 St)
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cathedral Pkwy/Frederick Douglass Blvd
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - M4M4
    Wait for bus
    M4
    Wshngtn Hts Cloistrs Via Madisn Via Bway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/W 131 St
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Main St at Pearl St to Columbia University

The distance between Main St at Pearl St, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 31.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main St at Pearl St to Columbia University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Main St at Pearl St

Main St at Pearl St is located at Main St at Pearl St, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Main St at Pearl St.

Train stations close to Main St at Pearl St:

  • Woodbridge
  • Avenel

Bus stations close to Main St at Pearl St:

  • Main St at Pearl St
  • Pearl St at Brook St
  • Main St at N William St

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:

  • 145 St
  • 125 St
  • 135 St

Bus stations close to Columbia University:

  • Broadway/W 133 St
  • Broadway/W 131 St
  • Amsterdam Av/W 131 St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Main St at Pearl St to Columbia University by bus and subway via 116, C and M4

To get from Main St at Pearl St to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 116 bus from Main St at Pearl St station to Port Authority Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C subway and finally take the M4 bus from Cathedral Pkwy/Frederick Douglass Blvd station to Broadway/W 131 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Bus - 116116
Subway - C
Bus - M4M4
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Main St at Pearl St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St at Pearl St
  • 2
    Bus - 116116
    Wait for bus
    116
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Cathedral Pkwy (110 St)
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cathedral Pkwy/Frederick Douglass Blvd
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - M4M4
    Wait for bus
    M4
    Wshngtn Hts Cloistrs Via Madisn Via Bway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/W 131 St
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main St at Pearl St to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 116, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main St at Pearl St to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 116, Subway line C, Bus line M4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main St at Pearl St and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main St at Pearl St to Columbia University?

    The 116 bus line goes from New York station near Main St at Pearl St in Woodbridge to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Port Authority Bus Terminal station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main St at Pearl St to Columbia University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Main St at Pearl St in Woodbridge and Columbia University in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main St at Pearl St to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the 116 bus from the New York stop near Main St at Pearl St in Woodbridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main St at Pearl St and Columbia University?

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

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