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City Island to Midtown Manhattan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between City Island and Midtown Manhattan takes 45 min and the fastest bus takes 31 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from City Island to Midtown Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

45 min
Duration
13 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

City Island to Midtown Manhattan bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between City Island and Midtown Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from City Island is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Midtown Manhattan at 11:46 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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    bus bus 33 min • Direct

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    bus bus 35 min • Direct
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    bus bus 35 min • Direct
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    bus bus 35 min • Direct
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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from City Island to Midtown Manhattan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from City Island to Midtown Manhattan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 13.5 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between City Island, NY, USA and Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl to 5 Av/W 51 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 48 min.

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