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

The cheapest way to get from Coney Island to City Island is to subway and line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coney Island to City Island is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $8.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Coney Island to City Island. However, there are services departing from Cropsey Av/Canal Av and arriving at Bruckner Blvd/Connell Pl via Madison Av/E 44 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Coney Island to City Island. However, there are services departing from Coney Island-Stillwell Av and arriving at Pelham Bay Park via 86th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Coney Island to City Island?

The distance between Coney Island and City Island is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coney Island to City Island without a car is to subway and line 6 subway which takes 1h 45m and costs $3.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Coney Island to City Island, including transfers.

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

Coney Island to City Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cropsey Av/Canal Av station.

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

Coney Island to City Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from Coney Island-Stillwell Av station.

Where does the Coney Island to City Island bus arrive?

Coney Island to City Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 42 St station.

Where does the Coney Island to City Island train arrive?

Coney Island to City Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.

Can I drive from Coney Island to City Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Coney Island to City Island is 28 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Coney Island to City Island.

Where can I stay near City Island?

There are 2943+ hotels available in City Island.

Coney Island to City Island - 4 ways to travel via subway, and line 6 subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Coney Island to City Island by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, line 6 subway
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1. Take the subway from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to 86th Streetsubway Q / ...
2. Take the subway from 86th Street to Pelham Bay Parksubway 6 / ...
1h 45m
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cropsey Av/Canal Av to Madison Av/E 42 Stbus X28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 44 St to Bruckner Blvd/Connell Plbus BxM8
2h 26m
$6–15
Drive 28.3 mi
1. Drive from Coney Island to City Islandcar 28.3 mi
45 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Coney Island to City Islandtaxi 28.3 mi
45 min
$110–140

Coney Island to City Island by subway

1087Weekly Subways

1h 45mAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 27.6 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Coney Island, Kings County, NY, USA and City Island, NY, USA?

You can take a subway from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to Pelham Bay Park via 86th Street in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cropsey Av/Canal Av to Bruckner Blvd/Connell Pl via Madison Av/E 42 St and Madison Av/E 44 St in around 2h 26m.

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