What is the cheapest way to get from City Island to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from City Island to Long Island is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from City Island to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from City Island to Long Island is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between City Island and Long Island?

No, there is no direct bus from City Island to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Bruckner Blvd/Jarvis Av and arriving at Exit 63 Park and Ride via Main St/Roosevelt Av and Airport Connection-Eastbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between City Island and Long Island?

No, there is no direct train from City Island to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Pelham Bay Park and arriving at Ronkonkoma via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from City Island to Long Island?

The distance between City Island and Long Island is 54 miles. The road distance is 22.9 miles.

How do I travel from City Island to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from City Island to Long Island without a car is to bus which takes 2h 46m and costs $30 - $90.

How long does it take to get from City Island to Long Island?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from City Island to Long Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the City Island to Long Island bus from?

City Island to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Bruckner Blvd/Jarvis Av station.

Where do I catch the City Island to Long Island train from?

City Island to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from Pelham Bay Park station.

Where does the City Island to Long Island bus arrive?

City Island to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 39 Av/Main St station.

Where does the City Island to Long Island train arrive?

City Island to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand Central-42 St station.

Can I drive from City Island to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between City Island to Long Island is 23 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from City Island to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 89+ hotels available in Long Island.

City Island to Long Island - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 6 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from City Island to Long Island by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bruckner Blvd/Jarvis Av to 39 Av/Main Stbus Q50
2. Take the bus from Main St/Roosevelt Av to 188 St/Horace Harding Expwybus Q17
3. Take the bus from Airport Connection-Eastbound to Exit 63 Park and Ridebus
2h 46m
$30–90
Drive 22.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from City Island to Brooklyncar 22.8 mi
35 min
$4–6
Line 6 subway, train
1. Take the subway from Pelham Bay Park to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 6 / ...
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Ronkonkomatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2h 52m
$16–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from City Island to Brooklyntaxi 22.8 mi
35 min
$100–130
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Great Neck Sta / South to Hicksville Sta / Jerusalembus n20H
2. Take the train from Hicksville to Ronkonkomatrain Ronkonkoma Branch
2h 52m
$168–204

City Island to Long Island by subway and train

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Distance: 53.5 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between City Island, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Bruckner Blvd/Jarvis Av to Exit 63 Park and Ride via 39 Av/Main St, Main St/Roosevelt Av, 188 St/Horace Harding Expwy, and Airport Connection-Eastbound in around 2h 46m.

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