Columbia University

(116th & Broadway - Broadway Gates; 116th & Amsterdam - Amsterdam Gates)

Lerner Hall
Columbia University
2920 Broadway
New York, NY 10027

From Airport to Columbia

• LaGuardia Airport

  
  

  • Option A: Bus ($2.25 In Coins Only)

    M60 is a direct link between the Columbia campus and LaGuardia Airport (note: longer travel time)

    
    
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    Option B: Taxi (~$25)
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  John F. Kennedy Airport

  
  
  • Option A: Taxi (~$45 flat rate + tolls)
    
    
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    Option B: AirTran ($5)
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  Newark Liberty International Airport

  
  

  • Option A: Newark Airport Express (bus): $16 one-way, $28 round-trip

    Departures occur every 15 minutes between 6:45 a.m. and 11:15 p.m. (and every 30 minutes outside that time interval)

    
    

    New York stops:

    - Grand Central Station (41st Street between Park and Lexington avenues)
    - Bryant Park (42nd Street and 5th Avenue)
    - Port Authority Bus Terminal (41st Street between 8th and 9th avenues)

    
    

    Boarding Locations at Newark Liberty Airport:

    - Terminal A (Located on the Arrival Level in Courtyard A, lanes 1-4)
    - Terminal B (Located outside the Arrivals Level, lane 2)
    - Terminal C (Located outside the Arrival Level at bus stop 5 & 6)

    
    

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    Option B: Newark Liberty Taxi to NYC (destination between W 97th St. - W. 185th St.): $65 (w/o tolls, tips)

    - Weekday rush hours (6 - 9 am, 4 -7 pm) and weekends (12 - 8 pm), $5 surcharge

    
    

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    Option C: AirTran Newark: Airport to Amtrak and New Jersey Transit

    - From NYC's Penn Station, take Amtrak or New Jersey Transit to Newark Liberty International Airport Station and connect to the AirTrain.

Bus Lines into NYC

Boltbus (from Boston, Philadelphia, Newark, etc): Homepage

Megabus: Homepage

Peter Pan (Northeast): Homepage

Fung Wah Bus (New York - Boston): Homepage

Using NYC Public Transit

5 bus lines -- M4, M5, M11, M60, M104 -- and 1 subway line (the "1" local) serve the Columbia neighborhood. The Columbia stop for the buses and the subway is 116th Street.

Bus Note:

Trains to New York arrive at Grand Central Station or Pennsylvania Station; buses stop at the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Visitors arriving at these stations can take either public transportation or a taxi north (uptown) to the campus.

Subway Note:

The "1" line is local; the "2" and "3" lines are express.



*The advantage of taking the "2" and "3" are that they shorten travel time (do not make as many stops as the "1"). However, when coming uptown on the "2" or "3" (i.e. from Penn Station (34th street) or Times Square (42nd Street)), you MUST get off at 96th street and transfer to the "1" in order to get back to Columbia. The "1" will stop at 116th street (Columbia University), while the "2" and "3" will not.
New York City Subway:Map of NYC MTA Subway System

Traveling by Car to NYC

By Car 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 116th Street. University main gate is on left. The main gate is not open to vehicular traffic.

Alternatively, take the Saw Mill River Parkway south to the Henry Hudson Parkway south. Cross the Henry Hudson Bridge ($3.00 cash toll) into Manhattan. 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 116th Street. University main gate is on the left. The main gate is not open to vehicular traffic.

By Car From the South or West

Take the New Jersey Turnpike north or I-80 east to the George Washington Bridge ($8 cash toll heading into New York; westbound to New Jersey is always free). 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 114th Street. Make U-turn and continue to 116th Street. University main gate is on right. The main gate is not open to vehicular traffic.

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 ($8 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 116th Street. University main gate is on right. The main gate is not open to vehicular traffic.

By Car 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 116th Street. University main gate is on the left. The main gate is not open to vehicular traffic.

By Car From Long Island

Take the Long Island Expressway or the Grand Central Parkway west to the Triborough/RFK Bridge ($5.50 cash toll), 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 116th Street. University main gate is on the left. The main gate is not open to vehicular traffic.

By Car From the New York Area Airports

From LaGuardia: Take the Grand Central Parkway west to the Triborough/RFK Bridge ($5.50 cash toll), 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 116th Street. University main gate is on the left. The main gate is not open to vehicular traffic.

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 ($5.50 cash toll) 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 116th Street. University main gate is on the left. The main gate is not open to vehicular traffic.

From Newark: Follow directions under By Car From the South or West (above)

The Hudson Hotel

The Hudson
356 West 58th Street
New York, NY
10019

Website: Main Site

From Airports to the Hudson

• LaGuardia Airport

  
  
  • Option A: Private car: Call +1(212)554-6000 to make arrangements
  • Option B: Taxi (~$40 excluding tolls/tip)
  • Option C: Shuttle Service: SuperShuttle and Airlink (shared ride vans); $15/person; travel time: 1.5 Hrs
    

    *Cannot make advanced reservations, but can find an agent at Ground Transportation at Airport

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  John F. Kennedy Airport

  
  
  • Option A: Private car: Call +1(212)554-6000 to make arrangements
  • Option B: Taxi (~$45 excluding tolls/tip)
  • Option C: Shuttle Service: SuperShuttle and Airlink (shared ride vans); $17/person; travel time: 1.5 Hrs
    

    *Cannot make advanced reservations, but can find an agent at Ground Transportation at Airport

  • Option D: Airtrain from JFK to Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. Transfer to "E train towards Manhattan." Exit at "53rd street at 7th Avenue." Transfer to "B train - uptown" to Columbus Circle).

    *NOT recommended if you have a lot of luggage; $2.25; travel time: 1.5~2hrs

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  Newark Liberty International Airport

  
  
  • Option A: Private car: Call +1(212)554-6000 to make arrangements
  • Option B: Taxi (~$65 excluding tolls/tip)
  • Option C: Shuttle Service: SuperShuttle and Airlink (shared ride vans); $17~19/person; travel time: 1.5 Hrs
    

    *Cannot make advanced reservations, but can find an agent at Ground Transportation at Airport

  • Option D: PATH train into Penn Station (33rd Street); $2/ride

    *NOT recommended if you have a lot of luggage

Traveling by Car to the Hudson

By Car From George Washington Bridge/Northern New Jersey:

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 116th Street. University main gate is on left. The main gate is not open to vehicular traffic.

By Car From Southern New Jersey/Philadelphia:

Take the New Jersey Turnpike north or I-80 east to the George Washington Bridge ($8 cash toll heading into New York; westbound to New Jersey is always free). 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 114th Street. Make U-turn and continue to 116th Street. University main gate is on right. The main gate is not open to vehicular traffic.

By Car From Long Island:

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 116th Street. University main gate is on the left. The main gate is not open to vehicular traffic.

*Valet Parking:

Take the Long Island Expressway or the Grand Central Parkway west to the Triborough/RFK Bridge ($5.50 cash toll), 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 116th Street. University main gate is on the left. The main gate is not open to vehicular traffic.

To and From Columbia by Subway

To: Take the 1 train from "59th Street- Columbus Circle station" Uptown/to Van Cortlandt Park to "116th St - Columbia University"

*Make sure to take the Uptown Train; Travel time: ~25 minutes; $2.25/ride

From: Take the 1 train from "116th ST - Columbia University" Downtown/to South Ferry to "59th Street - Columbus Circle"

Then, walk SW on 8th Avenue towards W 58th Street. Turn right onto W 58th Street.

Alfred Lerner Student Center

Alfred Lerner Hall is the student center or students' union of Columbia University. It is named for Al Lerner, who financed part of its construction. Situated on the university's historic Morningside Heights campus in New York City, the building, designed by deconstructivist architect Bernard Tschumi, then dean of Columbia's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, opened in 1999, replacing the previous student center, Ferris Booth Hall, which stood from 1960-1996.

Roone Arledge Auditorium

The premiere event space in Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium is complete with a full stage, theatrical sound and lighting, Yamaha Concert Grand piano, sprung wooden floors and a flexible wall to adapt space to event needs. The auditorium can be entered from inside Lerner Hall or via Broadway. The Broadway entrance features a box office. The auditorium also has access to a green room. Additional balcony space is available via the Roone Arledge Cinema.

Roone Arledge Cinema

The Roone Arledge Cinema can be used in conjunction with the Auditorium or as separate event space. The Cinema has stadium seating, a 12' X 22' movie screen and an LCD projector. The cinema is dimly lit, perfectly suited to screen a movie or for a presentation.

Lerner Party Space

The Party Space is designed for events and performances. It includes a permanent bar, DJ Booth, Yamaha Upright piano, built in sound and lighting system and cable television feed. There is a separate upstairs lounge, which can be used as event support space. The upper lounge is 13 x 20' and can accommodate 20 people.

Broadway Room

This space has wood floors and windows overlooking Broadway. Good for panel discussions, breakout sessions, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, ceremonies, rehearsals, lectures or social events.

Satow Room

The Satow Room is a large, versatile space with windows overlooking campus and Lerner Hall's atrium. The room has a built in projection screen and is video conference compatible.

Low Memorial Library

The Low Memorial Library is the administrative center of Columbia University. Built in 1895 by University President Seth Low in memory of his father, Abiel Abbot Low, and financed with $1 million of Low's own money due to the recalcitrance of university alumni, it is the focal point and most prominent building on the university's Morningside Heights campus. The steps leading to the library's columned facade are a popular meeting place for Columbia students as well as home to Daniel Chester French's sculpture, Alma Mater, a university symbol. Low Library was officially named a New York City landmark in 1967, then a National Historic Landmark twenty years later.

Low Memorial Rotunda

The Rotunda, capped by a granite dome 105.5 feet high, is the center of Low Memorial Library. Originally used as a reading room when the building served as a library, the Low Rotunda is now the setting for events of all scale. Select pieces from the Sackler Collection are on display here, representing Asian ceramic and metal art, as well as sculpture spanning the last 3,000 years.

Butler Library

The Nicholas Murray Butler Library, commonly known simply as Butler Library, is the largest single library in the Columbia University Library System, which contains over 9.3 million books, and is one of the largest buildings on the Morningside Heights campus of Columbia University. One of the more recognizable features of Butler Library's exterior is the l st of names that wrap around the building and these names were in fact hand-picked by President Nicholas Murray Butler when the building was designed. Butler Library remains at least partially open 24 hours a day during the academic year.

Hamilton Building

An academic building and the headquarters of Columbia College, and as such holds the office of the College Dean, the Admissions Office and the office of the Core Curriculum. The building is named for Alexander Hamilton, one of the most famous attendees of King's College, Columbia's predecessor. A statue of Hamilton graces the steps outside the building.

The Diana Center

January 2010 saw the opening of Barnard's beautiful new nexus for intellectual, cultural, and social life: The Diana Center. With this construction, Barnard realized one of the largest, most important, and most ambitious projects in its history. Barnard alumnae, friends and trustees have contributed generously to build this new campus landmark, yet additional funds will always be needed to keep this a fitting tribute to Barnard's long tradition of innovation and excellence in liberal arts.

The Diana Center

Milbank Hall was the first building on Barnard's campus and originally contained classrooms, residences and a dining facility. Milbank remains an integral part of the campus and houses the College's main administrative offices, including the President's and Provost's Offices, Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar and the Bursar. A climate controlled, 2,500-square-foot greenhouse is located on the roof of Milbank Hall. The greenhouse contains specimens from over 45 plant families and provides research subjects for courses ranging from molecular biology to ecology.