1. Take the M60 bus from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to 125th Street and Broadway. This bus ride costs $2.75 and takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
2. Once you get off the M60 bus, transfer to the 1 subway train heading uptown. Ride the 1 train for 2 stops and get off at 116th Street - Columbia University. This subway ride costs $2.75 and takes approximately 12 minutes.
Total cost: $5.50
By taxi or Uber:
The approximate cost of a taxi or Uber from Laguardia airport to Columbia University
is $20-$28 and the trip takes approximately 20-30 minutes.