How to get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Columbia University by bus and subway?

From Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Columbia University by bus and subway

To get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the M86-SBS bus from E 86 St/Lexington Av 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 32 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

32min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M86-SBSM86-SBS
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from E 86 St/Lexington Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 86 St/Lexington Av
    70 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
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    86 St
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    137 St-City College
  • 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

From Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Columbia University by bus

Take one direct bus from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Columbia University in Manhattan: take the M4 bus from Madison Av/E 86 St station to Broadway/W 131 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

42min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M4M4
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Madison Av/E 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison Av/E 86 St
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - M4M4
    Wait for bus
    M4
    Wshngtn Hts Cloistrs Via Madisn Via Bway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/W 131 St
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Columbia University

The distance between Lexington Ave & E 86th St, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 3.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lexington Ave & E 86th St 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.

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From Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Columbia University by bus

Take one direct bus from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Columbia University in Manhattan: take the M4 bus from Madison Av/E 86 St station to Broadway/W 131 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

42min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M4M4
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Madison Av/E 86 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison Av/E 86 St
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - M4M4
    Wait for bus
    M4
    Wshngtn Hts Cloistrs Via Madisn Via Bway
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/W 131 St
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Bus line M86-SBS, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line M4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lexington Ave & E 86th St 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 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Columbia University in Manhattan?

    The M86-SBS bus line goes from E 86 St/Lexington Av station near Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Select Bus Westside West End Av Crosstwn station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Select Bus Westside West End Av Crosstwn station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Columbia University in Manhattan by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Lexington Ave & E 86th St and Columbia University in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lexington Ave & E 86th St to get to Columbia University in Manhattan?

    Get on the M86-SBS bus from the E 86 St/Lexington Av stop near Lexington Ave & E 86th St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lexington Ave & E 86th St and Columbia University in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the Select Bus Westside West End Av Crosstwn station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Columbia University in Manhattan?

    The first bus from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Columbia University in Manhattan is The Cloisters - 32 St. It leaves the Madison Av/E 86 St stop at 3:12 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Columbia University?

    The ride from Lexington Ave & E 86th St to Columbia University costs $3.00.

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