How to get from 8th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University by bus and subway?

From 8th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from 8th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the 120 bus from 8th St at Ave C station to Varick St At N Moore St# station. Next, take the 1 subway from Franklin St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 120120
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from 8th St at Ave C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    8th St at Ave C
    ID 31163
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    New York Lower Manhattan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Varick St At N Moore St#
    ID 26239
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Franklin St
    50 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
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 8th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University by light rail, subway and train

To get from 8th Street 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 8th Street 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 25 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

85min$8.25
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Train - RED
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from 8th Street Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    8th Street Light Rail Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hoboken Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Exchange Place Light Rail Station
    ID 30833
    17 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
    137 St-City College
  • 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 8th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University

The distance between 8th Street Light Rail Station, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 17.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8th 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.

Public transit stations close to 8th Street Light Rail Station

8th Street Light Rail Station is located at 8th Street Light Rail Station, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Ave C at North St.

Bus stations close to 8th Street Light Rail Station:

  • Ave C at North St
  • 8th St at Ave C
  • Avenue C 269

Public transit stations close to Columbia University, Manhattan

Columbia University is located at West 131st Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Amsterdam Av/W 131 St.

Subway stations close to Columbia University:

  • 135 St
  • 125 St
  • 145 St

Bus stations close to Columbia University:

  • Amsterdam Av/W 131 St
  • W 125 St/Saint Clair Pl
  • Saint Claire Pl/W 125 St

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From 8th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University by light rail, subway and train

To get from 8th Street 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 8th Street 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 25 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

85min$8.25
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Train - RED
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from 8th Street Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    8th Street Light Rail Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hoboken Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Exchange Place Light Rail Station
    ID 30833
    17 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
    137 St-City College
  • 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 8th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 120, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Light Rail line HLR, Train line RED, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between 8th 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 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 8th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University?

    The 120 bus line goes from 8th St at Ave C station near 8th Street Light Rail Station in Bayonne to New York Lower Manhattan station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till New York Lower Manhattan station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 8th Street Light Rail Station to Columbia University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between 8th Street Light Rail Station in Bayonne and Columbia University in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 8th Street Light Rail Station to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the 120 bus from the 8th St at Ave C stop near 8th Street Light Rail Station in Bayonne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 8th Street Light Rail Station and Columbia University?

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

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