How to get from Old Town to Columbia University by bus and subway?

From Old Town to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from Old Town to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the SIM1 bus from Hylan Blvd/Quintard St station to Greenwich St/Battery Pl station. Next, take the 1 subway from Rector St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and subway schedule from Old Town may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

80min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - SIM1SIM1
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Hylan Blvd/Quintard St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hylan Blvd/Quintard St
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SIM1SIM1
    Wait for bus
    SIM1
    Soho Houston St Via Church St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenwich St/Battery Pl
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Rector St
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    33 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 Old Town to Columbia University by bus and subway via SIM7 and 1

To get from Old Town to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the SIM7 bus from Hylan Blvd/Quintard St station to West St/Carlisle St station. Next, take the 1 subway from Rector St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and subway schedule from Old Town may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

82min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - SIM7SIM7
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Hylan Blvd/Quintard St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hylan Blvd/Quintard St
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SIM7SIM7
    Wait for bus
    SIM7
    Greenwich Village Via West St Via 6 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St/Carlisle St
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Rector St
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    33 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 Old Town to Columbia University

The distance between Old Town, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 20.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Old Town 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 Old Town to Columbia University

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Old Town to Columbia University by bus and subway via SIM7 and 1

To get from Old Town to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the SIM7 bus from Hylan Blvd/Quintard St station to West St/Carlisle St station. Next, take the 1 subway from Rector St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and subway schedule from Old Town may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

82min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - SIM7SIM7
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Hylan Blvd/Quintard St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hylan Blvd/Quintard St
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SIM7SIM7
    Wait for bus
    SIM7
    Greenwich Village Via West St Via 6 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St/Carlisle St
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Rector St
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    33 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 Old Town to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line SIM1, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Old Town to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line SIM7, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Old Town 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 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Old Town to Columbia University?

    The SIM1 bus line goes from Hylan Blvd/Quintard St station near Old Town in Staten Island to Soho Houston St Via Church St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Soho Houston St Via Church St station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Old Town in Staten Island and Columbia University in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Old Town to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the SIM1 bus from the Hylan Blvd/Quintard St stop near Old Town in Staten Island.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Old Town and Columbia University?

    Get off the bus at the Soho Houston St Via Church St station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How much is the bus fare from Old Town to Columbia University?

    The ride from Old Town to Columbia University costs $7.25.

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