What is the cheapest way to get from City Island to New York?

The cheapest way to get from City Island to New York is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from City Island to New York?

The fastest way to get from City Island to New York is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between City Island and New York?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bruckner Blvd/Jarvis Av and arriving at Madison Av/E 23 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between City Island and New York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pelham Bay Park and arriving at Astor Pl. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from City Island to New York?

The distance between City Island and New York is 14 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from City Island to New York without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 53 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from City Island to New York?

The line 6 subway from Pelham Bay Park to Astor Pl takes 53 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the City Island to New York bus from?

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

Where do I catch the City Island to New York train from?

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

Where does the City Island to New York bus arrive?

City Island to New York bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 23 St station.

Where does the City Island to New York train arrive?

City Island to New York train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Astor Pl station.

Can I drive from City Island to New York?

Yes, the driving distance between City Island to New York is 18 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from City Island to New York.

Where can I stay near New York?

There are 3943+ hotels available in New York.

City Island to New York - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway, bus, taxi

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

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Pelham Bay Park to Astor Plsubway 6 / ...
53 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruckner Blvd/Jarvis Av to Madison Av/E 23 Stbus BxM8
1h 1m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from City Island to New Yorktaxi 18.4 mi
32 min
$65–80
Drive 18.4 mi
1. Drive from City Island to New Yorkcar 18.4 mi
32 min
$4–5
Line 6 subway via City Island Av/Fordham St
1. Take the subway from Pelham Bay Park to Astor Plsubway 6 / ...
1h 9m
$6–10

City Island to New York by subway

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Distance: 13.9 mi
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between City Island, NY, USA and New York, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Pelham Bay Park to Astor Pl every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Bruckner Blvd/Jarvis Av to Madison Av/E 23 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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