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June 05, 2023

Sustainable Development Student Capstone Researches Efficiency Improvements for Columbia’s Intercampus Shuttle and Park-and-Ride Systems

Columbia Transportation and the Office of Sustainability participated in a capstone project with students from the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development this Spring semester.

Summer Intercampus Shuttle Schedule Begins May 22

The Intercampus Shuttle summer schedule will begin on Monday, May 22. The last day of the Academic Year schedule will be Saturday, May 20.

Columbia University Public Safety’s Gradual Transition to Electric Vehicles Results in 33% Reduction in Annual Fleet Emissions Since 2019

Through gradually transitioning its vehicles to hybrid and electric as they need to be replaced, Columbia University’s Department of Public Safety has greatly reduced its emissions.

Columbia Transportation Shuttle Routes

Below are the various Shuttle Routes available to the Columbia Community. Visit the landing page for each route to learn more and view schedules.

Shuttle Availability

Unless otherwise specified, Columbia Shuttles are available year-round, excluding University holidays.

Intercampus Shuttle

The Intercampus Shuttle connects the Morningside Campus with the Manhattanville and CU Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) Campuses as well as Harlem Hospital. It operates Monday through Friday, excluding University holidays. This shuttle can be tracked on this site and using the Passio Go! mobile app.

George Washington Bridge/Fort Lee Shuttle

The George Washington Bridge/Fort Lee shuttle provides transportation to and from the CU Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) Campus to the George Washington Bridge and further on to Fort Lee. The shuttle operates Monday through Friday, excluding University holidays. This shuttle can be tracked on this site and by using the Passio Go! mobile app.

A photo of the entrance to the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

Lamont Shuttle

The Lamont Shuttle connects Morningside Campus with the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. It operates Monday through Friday, with limited service on Saturday; the shuttle does not run on University holidays. This shuttle can be tracked on this site and using the Passio Go! mobile app.

On-Demand Evening Shuttle

Columbia Transportation has partnered with Public Safety and Via to provide on-demand transportation service as an alternative to walking alone at night.

An aerial photo of the Manhattanville Campus and surrounding area.

Community Shuttle

Columbia University provides free shuttle bus service for qualifying individuals via the ADA-accessible Intercampus Shuttle. The shuttle connects 96th Street, the Morningside campus, the CU Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), and Harlem Hospital (HH) with stops at nearby subway and transit stops.

Manhattanville Loop Shuttle

Transportation between frequently visited locations on the Morningside and Manhattanville campuses.

Interactive Shuttle Maps and Live Shuttle Tracker

Plan Your Trip

Choose a shuttle route below to plan your trip with our interactive maps and to track where the shuttle is in real time. The maps work just like Google Maps. Although routes can be made visible or invisible using the toggles, please note that a route must be visible to be included in a destination search using the map. And remember, seating is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Don't Forget Your ID

All Shuttles require a valid Columbia University ID, except the Community Shuttle which has separate ID requirements.

Track the Shuttles

See exactly where the our shuttles are in real-time using the GPS functionality of our Shuttle Stop Maps, found on each of our shuttle landing pages or via the all-shuttle map below. Live tracking is also available using our Shuttle App (powered by Passio Go!), available for free download.