Manhattanville Campus
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Columbia's Manhattan campus is located at Broadway and 125th Street in Manhattan. Drivers should note that in New York City, right turns at red lights are illegal unless traffic signs state otherwise.
From the North
Take the New York Thruway (I-87) or the New England Thruway (I-95) south to the Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95) in the direction of the George Washington Bridge*. Take the exit for the Henry Hudson Parkway south (last exit before the bridge). Exit the Parkway at West 125th Street. Merge onto Marginal Street (0.2 miles). Turn left onto 125th Street (0.2 miles). Turn right onto Broadway and continue south to 125th Street.
From the South or West
Take the New Jersey Turnpike north or I-80 east to the George Washington Bridge*. After crossing the bridge, take the exit for the Henry Hudson Parkway south. Exit the Parkway at 125th Street. Merge onto Marginal Street (0.2 miles). Turn left onto 125th Street (0.2 miles). Turn right onto Broadway and continue south to 125th.
Alternatively, drivers can enter New York City via the Lincoln Tunnel*. Take I-280 north to I-95 north. From I-95, take Exit 16E toward the Lincoln Tunnel/NJ-3 (cash toll heading into New York; westbound to New Jersey is always free). Keep left at the fork and merge onto NJ-495 east. Leaving the tunnel, take the exit toward 42 St./I-495 E/New York 9A; bear to the left and continue under the underpass onto Dyer Avenue. Turn left onto West 41st Street. Turn right onto 12th Avenue, the Henry Hudson Parkway. From the Parkway, take the West 96th Street exit. Merge onto 96th Street and turn left onto Broadway. Continue to West 125th.
From Southern Manhattan or Brooklyn
Take the Henry Hudson Parkway (Route 9A) north. Exit the Parkway at 125th Street. Turn right onto 125th Street. Turn right onto Broadway and continue south to 125th.
From Long Island
Take the Long Island Expressway or the Grand Central Parkway west to the Triborough/RFK Bridge*, to Manhattan. Follow 125th Street westward 12 blocks to Broadway, which is under an elevated subway structure. Turn left onto Broadway and continue south to 125th street.
From the New York Area Airports
From LaGuardia: Take the Grand Central Parkway west to the Triborough/RFK Bridge*, to Manhattan. Follow 125th Street westward 12 blocks to Broadway. Turn left onto Broadway, which is under an elevated subway structure and continue south to 125th street.
From John F. Kennedy: Take the Van Wyck Expressway (I-678) northeast to the Grand Central Parkway (Exit 10) toward La Guardia Airport and the Triborough/RFK Bridge*. Cross the bridge into Manhattan. Follow 125th Street westward 12 blocks to Broadway, which is under an elevated subway structure. Turn left onto Broadway and continue south to 125th street.
From Newark: Follow directions under By Car From the South or West (above).
*MTA bridges and tunnels do not accept cash for tolls. Click here for more information on how to pay.
For more information on parking, click here.
Five bus lines (M4, M5, M11, M60, M104) and one subway line (the No. 1 local) serve the area. The Manhattanville stop for the buses and the subway is 125th Street. The M60 bus is a direct link between campus and LaGuardia Airport.
Maps of bus and subway routes are available on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority website.
The fare for MTA buses and subways is $2.75.