Columbia University Transportation provides shuttles between Columbia's Morningside, Manhattanville, Lamont-Doherty, and Medical Center campuses, as well as Fort Lee.
Columbia also provides an On-Demand Evening Shuttle as a free and safe alternative to walking alone at night. The Evening Shuttle operates seven days a week every evening until 3:00 a.m. the following morning, including University holidays. Service begins at different times depending on the month. View this calendar for details. Download the Evening Shuttle app from Apple or Google Play Store.
New York’s bus and subway system is called the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA). The closest subway station to campus is the 116th Street – Columbia University stop on the ⓵ train.
The flat fare for most riders on subways and buses is $3.00. Tap to pay your fare using OMNY or your credit card. To use OMNY, tap your contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, or wearable device – the screen will confirm if your tap was successful. Transfers within subway stations and from subways to buses are free.
Information about the MTA, including up-to-the-minute service updates and maps, is available at mta.info. For help figuring out the best public transportation route to your destination, we recommend using mobile apps like CityMapper.