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How to get from Exchange Place Light Rail Station to Columbia University by subway and train?

From Exchange Place Light Rail Station to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from Exchange Place Light Rail Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the RED train from Exchange Place station to World Trade Center station. Next, take the 1 subway from Wtc Cortlandt station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

57min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Exchange Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wtc Cortlandt
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    31 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 Exchange Place Light Rail Station to Columbia University by subway and train via GRE and 1

To get from Exchange Place Light Rail Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the GRE train from Exchange Place station to World Trade Center station. Next, take the 1 subway from Wtc Cortlandt station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

59min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - GRE
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Exchange Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - GRE
    Wait for train
    GRE
    Hoboken - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wtc Cortlandt
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    32 min
  • 7
    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 Exchange Place Light Rail Station to Columbia University

The distance between Exchange Place Light Rail Station, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 9.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exchange Place Light Rail Station 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.

Alternative route from Exchange Place Light Rail Station to Columbia University by subway and train via GRE and 1

To get from Exchange Place Light Rail Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the GRE train from Exchange Place station to World Trade Center station. Next, take the 1 subway from Wtc Cortlandt station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

59min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - GRE
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Exchange Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - GRE
    Wait for train
    GRE
    Hoboken - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wtc Cortlandt
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    32 min
  • 7
    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 Exchange Place Light Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Train line RED, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Exchange Place Light Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Train line GRE, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Exchange Place Light Rail Station and Columbia University?

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

  • Which train line goes from Exchange Place Light Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The RED train line goes from Exchange Place station near Exchange Place Light Rail Station in Jersey City to Newark - World Trade Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Newark - World Trade Center station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Exchange Place Light Rail Station to Columbia University by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Exchange Place Light Rail Station in Jersey City and Columbia University in Manhattan by train and subway is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Exchange Place Light Rail Station to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the RED train from the Exchange Place station near Exchange Place Light Rail Station in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Exchange Place Light Rail Station and Columbia University?

    Get off the train at the Newark - World Trade Center station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How much is the train fare from Exchange Place Light Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The ride from Exchange Place Light Rail Station to Columbia University costs $6.00.