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How to get fromFar Rockaway to City Islandby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 6 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Far Rockaway to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Far Rockaway Branch
    2. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    1h 48m
    $11–18

  2. Drive 23.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Far Rockaway to City Islandcar car 23.3 mi
    37 min
    $5–7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mott Av /Redfern Av to Hillside Av/153 Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Parsons Blvd/88 Av to Main St/Roosevelt Avbus bus Q25 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Main St/Roosevelt Av to Bruckner Blvd/Kearney Avbus bus Q50
    2h 6m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Far Rockaway to City Islandtaxi taxi 23.3 mi
    37 min
    $90–110

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Far Rockaway-Mott Av to Inwood-207 Stsubway subway A
    2. Take the bus from Broadway/Isham St to Westchester Av/Bruckner Blvdbus bus Bx12-SBS / ...
    2h 19m
    $6–11

Far Rockaway to City Island by train and subway

Calendar235Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Far Rockaway, NY, USA and City Island, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Mott Av /Redfern Av to Bruckner Blvd/Kearney Av via Hillside Av/153 St, Parsons Blvd/88 Av, and Main St/Roosevelt Av in around 2h 6m.

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