How to get from Forest Hills to Columbia University by subway and train?

From Forest Hills to Columbia University by subway and train

To get from Forest Hills to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the BABYLON BRANCH train from Forest Hills station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

46min$8.25
Train - BABYLON BRANCH
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Train - BABYLON BRANCH
    Wait for train
    BABYLON BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Columbia University
    Walk to
    Columbia University
    West 131st Street
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forest Hills to Columbia University by subway and train via LONG BEACH BRANCH and 1

To get from Forest Hills to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the LONG BEACH BRANCH train from Forest Hills station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

44min$8.25
Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Wait for train
    LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    18 min
  • 6
    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 Forest Hills to Columbia University

The distance between Forest Hills, Manhattan and Columbia University, Manhattan is approximately 13.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Forest Hills to Columbia University by subway and train via LONG BEACH BRANCH and 1

To get from Forest Hills to Columbia University in Manhattan, take the LONG BEACH BRANCH train from Forest Hills station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, take the 1 subway from 34 St-Penn Station station to 125 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

44min$8.25
Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
Subway - 1
Walk to Columbia University
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Train - LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Wait for train
    LONG BEACH BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    18 min
  • 6
    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 Forest Hills to Columbia University?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Train line BABYLON BRANCH, Subway line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hills to Columbia University?

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Train line LONG BEACH BRANCH, Subway line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Forest Hills and Columbia University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Forest Hills to Columbia University?

    The BABYLON BRANCH train line goes from Penn Station station near Forest Hills in Queens to 34 St-Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 34 St-Penn Station station near Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Hills to Columbia University by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Forest Hills in Queens and Columbia University in Manhattan by train and subway is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Forest Hills to get to Columbia University?

    Get on the BABYLON BRANCH train from the Penn Station station near Forest Hills in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Forest Hills and Columbia University?

    Get off the train at the 34 St-Penn Station station, which is closest to Columbia University in Manhattan.

  • How much is the train fare from Forest Hills to Columbia University?

    The ride from Forest Hills to Columbia University costs $8.25.

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