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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to City Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to City Island by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 6 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    48 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 44 St to Bruckner Blvd/Connell Plbus bus BxM8
    52 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to City Islandtaxi taxi 15.7 mi
    26 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 15.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to City Islandcar car 15.7 mi
    26 min
    $3–5

  5. Line 6 subway via City Island Av/Fordham St

    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    1h 9m
    $6–11

Grand Central Terminal to City Island by foot and subway

Calendar1214Weekly Services
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.1 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and City Island, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Pelham Bay Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 44 St to Bruckner Blvd/Connell Pl every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 50 min.

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