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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to City Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan 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 51st Street to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    45 min
    $3

  2. Bus

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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to City Islandtaxi taxi 15.2 mi
    27 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 15.2 mi

    1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to City Islandcar car 15.2 mi
    27 min
    $3–4

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

    1. Take the subway from 51st Street to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    1h 6m
    $6–11

Midtown Manhattan to City Island by subway

Calendar1214Weekly Subways
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.7 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 51st Street to Pelham Bay Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Bruckner Blvd/Connell Pl every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 46 min.

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