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How to get from 9th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University by bus and subway?

From 9th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from 9th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the 119 bus from Paterson Plank Rd at Congress 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 56 min. The bus and subway schedule from 9th Street Light Rail Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 119119
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Paterson Plank Rd at Congress St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paterson Plank Rd at Congress St
    ID 21079
    190 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    21 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
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 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 9th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University by bus and subway via 126 and 1

To get from 9th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the 126 bus from Clinton St at 9th 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 53 min. The bus and subway schedule from 9th Street Light Rail Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

53min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 126126
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Clinton St at 9th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton St at 9th St
    ID 20494
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    New York Via Clinton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    14 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
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 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 9th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University

The distance between 9th Street Light Rail Station, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 8.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 9th Street Light Rail Station 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from 9th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University

To check the bus and subway schedule from 9th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (9th Street Light Rail Station) and destination (Columbia University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

Alternative route from 9th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University by bus and subway via 126 and 1

To get from 9th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the 126 bus from Clinton St at 9th 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 53 min. The bus and subway schedule from 9th Street Light Rail Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

53min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 126126
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Clinton St at 9th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton St at 9th St
    ID 20494
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    New York Via Clinton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    14 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
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 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 9th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 119, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 9th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 126, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between 9th Street Light Rail Station and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 9th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The 119 bus line goes from Paterson Plank Rd at Congress St station near 9th Street Light Rail Station in Jersey City to New York station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till New York station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 9th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between 9th Street Light Rail Station in Jersey City and Columbia University in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 9th Street Light Rail Station to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the 119 bus from the Paterson Plank Rd at Congress St stop near 9th Street Light Rail Station in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 9th Street Light Rail Station and Columbia University?

    Get off the bus at the New York station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.