How to get from 86 St & Central Park West to Columbia University by bus and subway?

From 86 St & Central Park West to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from 86 St & Central Park West to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the M86-SBS bus from W 86 St/Central Pk West station to W 86 St/Broadway station. Next, take the 1 subway from 86 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from 86 St & Central Park West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

22min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M86-SBSM86-SBS
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from W 86 St/Central Pk West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 86 St/Central Pk West
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M86-SBSM86-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M86-SBS
    Select Bus Westside West End Av Crosstwn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 86 St/Broadway
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    30 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
    9 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 86 St & Central Park West to Columbia University

The distance between 86 St & Central Park West, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 2.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 86 St & Central Park West 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 86 St & Central Park West to Columbia University

To check the bus and subway schedule from 86 St & Central Park West to Columbia University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (86 St & Central Park West) 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 86 St & Central Park West to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line M86-SBS, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between 86 St & Central Park West and Columbia University in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 86 St & Central Park West to Columbia University in Manhattan?

    The M86-SBS bus line goes from W 86 St/Central Pk West station near 86 St & Central Park West to W 86 St/Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till W 86 St/Broadway station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 86 St & Central Park West to Columbia University in Manhattan by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between 86 St & Central Park West and Columbia University in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 86 St & Central Park West to get to Columbia University in Manhattan?

    Get on the M86-SBS bus from the W 86 St/Central Pk West stop near 86 St & Central Park West in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 86 St & Central Park West and Columbia University in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the W 86 St/Broadway station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from 86 St & Central Park West to Columbia University in Manhattan?

    The first subway from 86 St & Central Park West to Columbia University in Manhattan is Broadway - 7 Avenue Local. It leaves the 86 St station at 12:21 AM.

  • When is the last bus from 86 St & Central Park West to Columbia University in Manhattan?

    The last bus from 86 St & Central Park West to Columbia University in Manhattan is the Riverbank Park & Harlem - West Village line. It leaves the Amsterdam Av/W 86 St stop at 7:22 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from 86 St & Central Park West to Columbia University?

    The ride from 86 St & Central Park West to Columbia University costs $3.00.

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