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How to get fromHoboken to City Islandby bus, subway, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

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

  2. Line 6 subway

    1. Take the subway from 28 St to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    50 min
    $3

  3. Drive 19.3 mi

    1. Drive from Hoboken to City Islandcar car 19.3 mi
    35 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hoboken to City Islandtaxi taxi 19.3 mi
    35 min
    $45–55

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

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    1h 14m
    $6–11

Hoboken to City Island by bus

Calendar273Weekly Buses
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.8 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

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

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. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 28 St to Pelham Bay Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 50 min.

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