How to get from Great Kills to Columbia University by bus and subway?

From Great Kills to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from Great Kills to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the SIM5 bus from Nelson Av/Amboy Rd station to State St/Whitehall St station. Next, take the 1 subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and subway schedule from Great Kills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

107min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - SIM5SIM5
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Nelson Av/Amboy Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nelson Av/Amboy Rd
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SIM5SIM5
    Wait for bus
    SIM5
    Downtown Frankfort St Via Water St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State St/Whitehall St
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    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
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Great Kills to Columbia University by ferry and subway

To get from Great Kills to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one ferry line: take the SIR subway from Great Kills station to St George station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the STATEN ISLAND FERRY ferry and finally take the 1 subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The bus and subway schedule from Great Kills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

97min
Subway - SIR
Ferry - STATEN ISLAND FERRYSTATEN ISLAND FERRY
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Great Kills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Great Kills
  • 2
    Subway - SIR
    Wait for subway
    SIR
    St George
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    St George
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    St. George Ferry Terminal
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - STATEN ISLAND FERRYSTATEN ISLAND FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATEN ISLAND FERRY
    Whitehall Ferry Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Whitehall Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    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
    34 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 Great Kills to Columbia University

The distance between Great Kills, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 26.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Great Kills 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 Great Kills to Columbia University

To check the bus and subway schedule from Great Kills to Columbia University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Great Kills) 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.

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From Great Kills to Columbia University by ferry and subway

To get from Great Kills to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one ferry line: take the SIR subway from Great Kills station to St George station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the STATEN ISLAND FERRY ferry and finally take the 1 subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The bus and subway schedule from Great Kills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

97min
Subway - SIR
Ferry - STATEN ISLAND FERRYSTATEN ISLAND FERRY
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Great Kills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Great Kills
  • 2
    Subway - SIR
    Wait for subway
    SIR
    St George
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    St George
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    St. George Ferry Terminal
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Ferry - STATEN ISLAND FERRYSTATEN ISLAND FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATEN ISLAND FERRY
    Whitehall Ferry Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Whitehall Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    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
    34 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 Great Kills to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line SIM5, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Great Kills to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Subway line SIR, Ferry line STATEN ISLAND FERRY, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Great Kills 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 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Great Kills to Columbia University?

    The SIM5 bus line goes from Nelson Av/Amboy Rd station near Great Kills in Staten Island to Downtown Frankfort St Via Water St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Downtown Frankfort St Via Water St station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Great Kills to Columbia University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Great Kills in Staten Island and Columbia University in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Great Kills to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the SIM5 bus from the Nelson Av/Amboy Rd stop near Great Kills in Staten Island.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Great Kills and Columbia University?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Frankfort St Via Water St station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How much is the bus fare from Great Kills to Columbia University?

    The ride from Great Kills to Columbia University costs $7.25.

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