What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to City Island?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to City Island is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to City Island?

The fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to City Island is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs $80 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Manhattan and City Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Lower Manhattan to City Island. However, there are services departing from Centre St/Broome St and arriving at Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl via Madison Av/E 44 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Lower Manhattan and City Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Spring St and arriving at Pelham Bay Park. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Lower Manhattan to City Island?

The distance between Lower Manhattan and City Island is 15 miles. The road distance is 18 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to City Island without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 57 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Lower Manhattan to City Island?

The line 6 subway from Spring St to Pelham Bay Park takes 57 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to City Island bus from?

Lower Manhattan to City Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Centre St/Broome St station.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to City Island train from?

Lower Manhattan to City Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from Spring St station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to City Island bus arrive?

Lower Manhattan to City Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 43 St station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to City Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lower Manhattan to City Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Lower Manhattan to City Island is 18 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Lower Manhattan to City Island.

Where can I stay near City Island?

There are 2871+ hotels available in City Island.

Lower Manhattan to City Island - 4 ways to travel via line 6 subway, and bus

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

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Line 6 subway
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1. Take the subway from Spring St to Pelham Bay Parksubway 6 / ...
57 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Centre St/Broome St to Madison Av/E 43 Stbus M1
2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 44 St to Einstein Loop/Elgar Plbus BxM7
1h 23m
$6–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to City Islandtaxi 17.9 mi
32 min
$80–100
Drive 17.9 mi
1. Drive from Lower Manhattan to City Islandcar 17.9 mi
32 min
$4–5

Lower Manhattan to City Island by subway

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Distance: 14.5 mi
Duration: 57 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Spring St to Pelham Bay Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Centre St/Broome St to Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl via Madison Av/E 43 St and Madison Av/E 44 St in around 1h 23m.

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