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

From Harborside Light Rail Station to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from Harborside 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 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

63min$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
    460 yd • 6 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
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harborside Light Rail Station to Columbia University by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Harborside Light Rail Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one subway line: take the HLR light rail from Harborside Light Rail Station station to Port Imperial Hblr Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 158 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 11 min.

71min
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Bus - 158158
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Harborside Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Harborside Light Rail Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Tonnelle Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Port Imperial Hblr Station
    ID 30825
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Imperial Light Rail Station
    ID 21852
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 158158
    Wait for bus
    158
    New York Via River Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    15 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
    137 St-City College
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    18 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 Harborside Light Rail Station to Columbia University

The distance between Harborside Light Rail Station, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 9.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harborside 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.

From Harborside Light Rail Station to Columbia University by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Harborside Light Rail Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one subway line: take the HLR light rail from Harborside Light Rail Station station to Port Imperial Hblr Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 158 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 11 min.

71min
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Bus - 158158
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Harborside Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Harborside Light Rail Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Tonnelle Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Port Imperial Hblr Station
    ID 30825
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Imperial Light Rail Station
    ID 21852
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 158158
    Wait for bus
    158
    New York Via River Road
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    15 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
    137 St-City College
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    18 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 Harborside Light Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Train line RED, Subway line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Light Rail line HLR, Bus line 158, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Harborside 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 1 hr 3 min.

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

    The RED train line goes from Exchange Place station near Harborside 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 Harborside Light Rail Station to Columbia University by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Harborside Light Rail Station in Jersey City and Columbia University in Manhattan by train and subway is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Harborside 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 Harborside Light Rail Station to Columbia University?

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