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How to get from Greenvale LIRR Station to Columbia University by subway and train?

From Greenvale LIRR Station to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from Greenvale LIRR Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the OYSTER BAY BRANCH train from Greenvale station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train and finally take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $19.00.

84min$19.00
Walk to train station
Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Greenvale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Greenvale
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Long Island City
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    20 min
  • 8
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Greenvale LIRR Station to Columbia University by subway and train via OYSTER BAY BRANCH, WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH and 1

To get from Greenvale LIRR Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the OYSTER BAY BRANCH train from Greenvale station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train and finally take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $19.00.

87min$19.00
Walk to train station
Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Greenvale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Greenvale
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Long Island City
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    20 min
  • 8
    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 Greenvale LIRR Station to Columbia University

The distance between Greenvale LIRR Station, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 31.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Greenvale LIRR Station to Columbia University by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Alternative route from Greenvale LIRR Station to Columbia University by subway and train via OYSTER BAY BRANCH, WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH and 1

To get from Greenvale LIRR Station to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the OYSTER BAY BRANCH train from Greenvale station to Jamaica station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH train and finally take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $19.00.

87min$19.00
Walk to train station
Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Greenvale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Greenvale
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    OYSTER BAY BRANCH
    Long Island City
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jamaica
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Wait for train
    WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    19 min
  • 6
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    20 min
  • 8
    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 Greenvale LIRR Station to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Train line OYSTER BAY BRANCH, Train line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Greenvale LIRR Station to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Train line OYSTER BAY BRANCH, Train line WEST HEMPSTEAD BRANCH, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Greenvale LIRR Station and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Greenvale LIRR Station to Columbia University?

    The OYSTER BAY BRANCH train line goes from Greenvale station near Greenvale LIRR Station in Greenvale to Long Island City station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Long Island City station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Greenvale LIRR Station to Columbia University by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Greenvale LIRR Station in Greenvale and Columbia University in Manhattan by train and subway is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Greenvale LIRR Station to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the OYSTER BAY BRANCH train from the Greenvale station near Greenvale LIRR Station in Greenvale.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Greenvale LIRR Station and Columbia University?

    Get off the train at the Long Island City station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How much is the total train and subway fare from Greenvale LIRR Station to Columbia University?

    The ride from Greenvale LIRR Station to Columbia University costs $19.00.