How to get from Union Turnpike to Columbia University by bus and subway?

From Union Turnpike to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from Union Turnpike to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the QM5 bus from Union Tpke/187 St station to 6 Av/W 42 St station. Next, 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 18 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

78min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - QM5QM5
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Union Tpke/187 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Tpke/187 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - QM5QM5
    Wait for bus
    QM5
    Midtown 57 St Via 6 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6 Av/W 42 St
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union Turnpike to Columbia University by bus and subway via QM1 and 1

To get from Union Turnpike to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the QM1 bus from Union Tpke/187 St station to 6 Av/W 42 St station. Next, 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 17 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

77min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - QM1QM1
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Union Tpke/187 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Tpke/187 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - QM1QM1
    Wait for bus
    QM1
    Midtown 57 St Via 6 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6 Av/W 42 St
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 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 Union Turnpike to Columbia University

The distance between Union Turnpike, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 17.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Turnpike 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.

Public transit stations close to Union Turnpike

Union Turnpike is located at Union Turnpike, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 188 St/Union Tpke.

Subway stations close to Union Turnpike:

  • Jamaica-179 St
  • 169 St
  • Parsons Blvd

Train stations close to Union Turnpike:

  • Hillside Facility
  • Hollis

Bus stations close to Union Turnpike:

  • 188 St/Union Tpke
  • Union Tpke/187 St
  • Union Tpke/188 St

Public transit stations close to Columbia University, Manhattan

Columbia University is located at West 131st Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 125 St/Saint Clair Pl.

Subway stations close to Columbia University:

  • 137 St-City College
  • 125 St
  • 135 St

Bus stations close to Columbia University:

  • W 125 St/Saint Clair Pl
  • Saint Claire Pl/W 125 St
  • Amsterdam Av/W 131 St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Turnpike to Columbia University by bus and subway via QM1 and 1

To get from Union Turnpike to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the QM1 bus from Union Tpke/187 St station to 6 Av/W 42 St station. Next, 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 17 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

77min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - QM1QM1
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Union Tpke/187 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Tpke/187 St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - QM1QM1
    Wait for bus
    QM1
    Midtown 57 St Via 6 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6 Av/W 42 St
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    17 min
  • 7
    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 Union Turnpike to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line QM5, Subway line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line QM1, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union Turnpike and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Turnpike to Columbia University?

    The QM5 bus line goes from Union Tpke/187 St station near Union Turnpike in Queens to Midtown 57 St Via 6 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Midtown 57 St Via 6 Av station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Union Turnpike in Queens and Columbia University in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the QM5 bus from the Union Tpke/187 St stop near Union Turnpike in Queens.

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

    Get off the bus at the Midtown 57 St Via 6 Av station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How much is the bus fare from Union Turnpike to Columbia University?

    The ride from Union Turnpike to Columbia University costs $7.25.

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