The average train between Port Authority Bus Terminal and City Island takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Port Authority Bus Terminal and City Island. The earliest departure is at 2:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Port Authority Bus Terminal is at 12:56 PM which arrives into City Island at 1:49 PM. All services require a transfer at 42 St-Times Square and take an average of 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Port Authority Bus Terminal to City Island. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal station and arriving at City Island station via Pelham Bay Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to City Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to City Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Pelham Bay Park station.
The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal and City Island is 19.9 km. The road distance is 22 km.
MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to Pelham Bay Park every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 38 min.