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How to get fromCity Island to Upper West Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from City Island to Upper West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 6 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Pelham Bay Park to 86th Streetsubway subway 6 / ...
    37 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bruckner Blvd/Jarvis Av to 5th Avenue & East 58th Streetbus bus BxM8
    2. Take the bus from Central Park South/6 Av to Amsterdam Av/W 86 Stbus bus M7
    1h 20m
    $6–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from City Island to Upper West Sidetaxi taxi 14.7 mi
    25 min
    $55–65

  4. Drive 14.7 mi

    1. Drive from City Island to Upper West Sidecar car 14.7 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 6 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Pelham Bay Park to 86th Streetsubway subway 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from E 86 St/3 Av to W 86 St/Amsterdam Avbus bus M86-Sbs
    53 min
    $6–11

  6. Line 6 subway, bus via City Island Av/Fordham St

    1. Take the subway from Pelham Bay Park to 86th Streetsubway subway 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from E 86 St/3 Av to W 86 St/Amsterdam Avbus bus M86-Sbs
    1h 10m
    $9–18

City Island to Upper West Side by subway

Calendar1194Weekly Subways
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.8 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between City Island, NY, USA and Upper West Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Pelham Bay Park to 86th Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruckner Blvd/Jarvis Av to Amsterdam Av/W 86 St via 5th Avenue & East 58th Street and Central Park South/6 Av in around 1h 20m.

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