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How to get from Stapleton to Columbia University by bus, ferry and subway?

From Stapleton to Columbia University by bus, ferry and subway

To get from Stapleton to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one ferry line and one subway line: take the S76 bus from Bay St/Prospect St station to Saint George Ferry/Ramp B 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 27 min. The bus, ferry and subway schedule from Stapleton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - S76S76
Ferry - STATEN ISLAND FERRYSTATEN ISLAND FERRY
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Bay St/Prospect St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bay St/Prospect St
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - S76S76
    Wait for bus
    S76
    St George Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint George Ferry/Ramp B
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    St. George Ferry Terminal
    150 yd • 2 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
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Stapleton to Columbia University by ferry and subway

To get from Stapleton to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one ferry line: take the SIR subway from Stapleton 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 28 min. The bus, ferry and subway schedule from Stapleton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

88min
Subway - SIR
Ferry - STATEN ISLAND FERRYSTATEN ISLAND FERRY
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Stapleton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Stapleton
  • 2
    Subway - SIR
    Wait for subway
    SIR
    St George
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    St George
    5 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 Stapleton to Columbia University

The distance between Stapleton, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 15.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stapleton to Columbia University by bus, ferry and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Subway schedule from Stapleton to Columbia University

To check the bus, ferry and subway schedule from Stapleton to Columbia University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Stapleton) and destination (Columbia University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry 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, ferry and subway schedules.

From Stapleton to Columbia University by ferry and subway

To get from Stapleton to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one ferry line: take the SIR subway from Stapleton 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 28 min. The bus, ferry and subway schedule from Stapleton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

88min
Subway - SIR
Ferry - STATEN ISLAND FERRYSTATEN ISLAND FERRY
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Stapleton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Stapleton
  • 2
    Subway - SIR
    Wait for subway
    SIR
    St George
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    St George
    5 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 Stapleton to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line S76, Ferry line STATEN ISLAND FERRY, Subway line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Subway line SIR, Ferry line STATEN ISLAND FERRY, Subway line 1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one ferry line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stapleton to Columbia University?

    The S76 bus line goes from Bay St/Prospect St station near Stapleton in Staten Island to St George Ferry station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line and one subway line till St George Ferry station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Stapleton in Staten Island and Columbia University in Manhattan by bus, ferry and subway is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the S76 bus from the Bay St/Prospect St stop near Stapleton in Staten Island.

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

    Get off the bus at the St George Ferry station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.