How to get from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station to Columbia University by light rail, subway and train?

From Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station to Columbia University by light rail, subway and train

To get from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: take the HLR light rail from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station station to Exchange Place Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED train and finally take the 1 subway from Wtc Cortlandt station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

69min$8.25
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Train - RED
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hblr-I-W
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Exchange Place Light Rail Station
    ID 30833
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wtc Cortlandt
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station to Columbia University by light rail, subway and train via HLR, GRE and 1

To get from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: take the HLR light rail from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station station to Exchange Place Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GRE train and finally take the 1 subway from Wtc Cortlandt station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

73min$8.25
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Train - GRE
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hblr-I-W
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Exchange Place Light Rail Station
    ID 30833
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GRE
    Wait for train
    GRE
    Hoboken - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wtc Cortlandt
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    32 min
  • 10
    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 Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station to Columbia University

The distance between Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 12.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station to Columbia University by light rail, subway and train via HLR, GRE and 1

To get from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one subway line: take the HLR light rail from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station station to Exchange Place Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GRE train and finally take the 1 subway from Wtc Cortlandt station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

73min$8.25
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Train - GRE
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hblr-I-W
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Exchange Place Light Rail Station
    ID 30833
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GRE
    Wait for train
    GRE
    Hoboken - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wtc Cortlandt
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    32 min
  • 10
    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 Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Light Rail line HLR, Train line RED, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Light Rail line HLR, Train line GRE, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station 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 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The HLR light rail line goes from Hblr-I-W station near Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station in Jersey City to Exchange Place Light Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Exchange Place Light Rail Station station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station to Columbia University by light rail, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station in Jersey City and Columbia University in Manhattan by light rail, train and subway is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the HLR light rail from the Hblr-I-W station near Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station and Columbia University?

    Get off the light rail at the Exchange Place Light Rail Station station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How much is the total light rail, train and subway fare from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The ride from Danforth Avenue Light Rail Station to Columbia University costs $8.25.

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