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How to get from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University by bus?

From LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University by bus

Take one direct bus from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University in Manhattan: take the M60-SBS bus from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C station to Amsterdam Av/W 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

66min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M60-SBSM60-SBS
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M60-SBSM60-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M60-SBS
    Select Bus West Side Broadway-106 St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amsterdam Av/W 125 St
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    660 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the Q70-SBS bus from Laguardia/Terminal C station to Roosevelt Av/74 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway and finally take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

74min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q70-SBSQ70-SBS
Subway - R
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Laguardia/Terminal C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laguardia/Terminal C
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q70-SBSQ70-SBS
    Wait for bus
    Q70-SBS
    LaGuardia Link Fare Free Terminals B-C
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Av/74 St
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    74 St-Broadway
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    24 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 min
  • 9
    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 LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University

The distance between LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 8.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University

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

From LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the Q70-SBS bus from Laguardia/Terminal C station to Roosevelt Av/74 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway and finally take the 1 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Columbia University on the Moovit app.

74min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q70-SBSQ70-SBS
Subway - R
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Laguardia/Terminal C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laguardia/Terminal C
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q70-SBSQ70-SBS
    Wait for bus
    Q70-SBS
    LaGuardia Link Fare Free Terminals B-C
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Av/74 St
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    74 St-Broadway
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    24 min
  • 7
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 min
  • 9
    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 LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line M60-SBS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line Q70-SBS, Subway line R, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C and Columbia University?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C in Queens to Columbia University in Manhattan in 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University?

    The M60-SBS bus line goes from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C station near LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C in Queens to Select Bus West Side Broadway-106 St station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University by bus?

    The total travel time between LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C in Queens and Columbia University in Manhattan by bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the M60-SBS bus from the LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C stop near LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C and Columbia University?

    Get off the bus at the Select Bus West Side Broadway-106 St stop, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • When is the last bus from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University?

    The last bus from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C in Queens to Columbia University in Manhattan is the West Side - LaGuardia Airport line. It leaves the LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C stop at 11:08 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University?

    The ride from LaGuardia Airport/Terminal C to Columbia University costs $3.00.