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

The cheapest way to get from Harlem to City Island is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Harlem to City Island is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Harlem and City Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3 Av/E 97 St and arriving at Dreiser Loop / Defoe Pl. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Harlem and City Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125th Street and arriving at Pelham Bay Park. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Harlem to City Island?

The distance between Harlem and City Island is 8 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harlem to City Island without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 31 min and costs $3.

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

The line 6 subway from 125th Street to Pelham Bay Park takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Harlem to City Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 3 Av/E 97 St station.

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

Harlem to City Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 125th Street station.

Where does the Harlem to City Island bus arrive?

Harlem to City Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Dreiser Loop / Defoe Pl station.

Where does the Harlem to City Island train arrive?

Harlem to City Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Pelham Bay Park station.

Can I drive from Harlem to City Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Harlem to City Island is 12 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Harlem to City Island.

Where can I stay near City Island?

There are 2393+ hotels available in City Island.

Harlem to City Island - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 125th Street to Pelham Bay Parksubway 6 / ...
31 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 97 St to Dreiser Loop / Defoe Plbus BxM7
33 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harlem to City Islandtaxi 11.6 mi
19 min
$40–55
Drive 11.6 mi
1. Drive from Harlem to City Islandcar 11.6 mi
19 min
$3
Line 6 subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 125th Street to Pelham Bay Parksubway 6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av to City Island Av/Fordham Stbus Bx29
52 min
$6–11

Harlem to City Island by subway

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Distance: 7.9 mi
Duration: 31 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 125th Street to Pelham Bay Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 97 St to Dreiser Loop / Defoe Pl every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 33 min.

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