How to get from Clifton to Columbia University by bus and subway?

From Clifton to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from Clifton to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the S51 bus from Bay St/Townsend Av station to Lily Pond Av / MC Clean Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SIM5 bus 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 30 min. The ride fare is $10.00. The bus and subway schedule from Clifton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

90min$10.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S51S51
Bus - SIM5SIM5
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Bay St/Townsend Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bay St/Townsend Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - S51S51
    Wait for bus
    S51
    Grant City Via Bay St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lily Pond Av / MC Clean Av
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lily Pond Av/Mcclean Av
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SIM5SIM5
    Wait for bus
    SIM5
    Downtown Frankfort St Via Water St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State St/Whitehall St
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    35 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 Clifton to Columbia University

The distance between Clifton, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 21.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clifton 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 Clifton to Columbia University

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

  • What is the fastest way to get from Clifton to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line S51, Bus line SIM5, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Clifton and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Clifton to Columbia University?

    The S51 bus line goes from Bay St/Townsend Av station near Clifton in Staten Island to Lily Pond Av / MC Clean Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Lily Pond Av / MC Clean Av station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Clifton in Staten Island and Columbia University in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the S51 bus from the Bay St/Townsend Av stop near Clifton in Staten Island.

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

    Get off the bus at the Lily Pond Av / MC Clean Av station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Clifton to Columbia University?

    The ride from Clifton to Columbia University costs $10.00.

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