How to get from 96 St to Columbia University by subway?

From 96 St to Columbia University by subway

To get from 96 St to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the Q subway from 96 St station to Times Sq-42 St 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 39 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

39min$3.00
Subway - Q
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from 96 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    96 St
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    12 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 96 St to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from 96 St to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the M96 bus from E 96 St/2 Av station to W 96 St/Broadway station. Next, take the 1 subway from 96 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

34min$3.00
Bus - M96M96
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from E 96 St/2 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    96 St
  • 2
    Bus - M96M96
    Wait for bus
    M96
    West Side West End Av Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 96 St/Broadway
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    96 St
    80 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
    6 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 96 St to Columbia University

The distance between 96 St, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 8.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 96 St to Columbia University by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 96 St

96 St is located at 96 St, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 2 Av/E 96 St.

Subway stations close to 96 St:

  • 96 St
  • 86 St
  • 103 St

Bus stations close to 96 St:

  • 2 Av/E 96 St
  • 2 Av/E 95 St
  • E 96 St/2 Av

Ferry stations close to 96 St:

  • East 90th St

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
  • 145 St
  • 125 St

Bus stations close to Columbia University:

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

Related Routes

From 96 St to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from 96 St to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the M96 bus from E 96 St/2 Av station to W 96 St/Broadway station. Next, take the 1 subway from 96 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

34min$3.00
Bus - M96M96
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from E 96 St/2 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    96 St
  • 2
    Bus - M96M96
    Wait for bus
    M96
    West Side West End Av Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 96 St/Broadway
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    96 St
    80 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
    6 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 96 St to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Subway line Q, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 96 St to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Bus line M96, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct subway between 96 St and Columbia University in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 96 St to Columbia University in Manhattan?

    The Q subway line goes from Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near 96 St to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Times Sq-42 St station near Columbia University in Manhattan

  • How long does it take to travel from 96 St to Columbia University in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between 96 St and Columbia University in Manhattan by subway is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 96 St to get to Columbia University in Manhattan?

    Get on the Q subway from the Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near 96 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 96 St and Columbia University in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Times Sq-42 St station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from 96 St to Columbia University in Manhattan?

    The first bus from 96 St to Columbia University in Manhattan is East Village - Fort George. It leaves the 3 Av/E 97 St stop at 7:07 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from 96 St to Columbia University?

    The ride from 96 St to Columbia University costs $3.00.

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