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Union Square to City Island buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Union Square and City Island takes 53 min and the fastest bus takes 37 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Union Square to City Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

53 min
Duration
15 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Union Square to City Island bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Union Square and City Island. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Union Square is at 11:40 PM which arrives into City Island at 12:22 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 42 min • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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    bus bus 37 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    bus bus 40 min • Direct
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    bus bus 46 min • Direct
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    bus bus 51 min • Direct
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    bus bus 51 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Union Square to City Island? 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 Union Square to City Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 14.8 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Union Square, NY, USA and City Island, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 23 St/Madison Av to Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 55 min.

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