What is the cheapest way to get from New York to Wards Island?

The cheapest way to get from New York to Wards Island is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York to Wards Island?

The fastest way to get from New York to Wards Island is to train which takes 10 min and costs $5 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between New York and Wards Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 1 Av/E 39 St and arriving at 1 Av/E 116 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct ferry between New York and Wards Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Stuyvesant Cove and arriving at East 90th St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between New York and Wards Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from New York to Wards Island?

The distance between New York and Wards Island is 4 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.

How do I travel from New York to Wards Island without a car?

The best way to get from New York to Wards Island without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs $5 - $10.

How long does it take to get from New York to Wards Island?

The train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlem takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the New York to Wards Island bus from?

New York to Wards Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 1 Av/E 39 St station.

Where do I catch the New York to Wards Island train from?

New York to Wards Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from New York to Wards Island?

The best way to get from New York to Wards Island is to train which takes 10 min and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 28 min.

Where does the New York to Wards Island bus arrive?

New York to Wards Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 1 Av/E 116 St station.

Where does the New York to Wards Island train arrive?

New York to Wards Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.

Can I drive from New York to Wards Island?

Yes, the driving distance between New York to Wards Island is 9 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from New York to Wards Island.

Where can I stay near Wards Island?

There are 2858+ hotels available in Wards Island.

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to Wards Island by train, ferry, bus, taxi, car, subway, or shuttle

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlemtrain Hudson / ...
10 min
$5–10
Drive 8.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New York to Wards Islandcar 8.5 mi
16 min
$2–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Stuyvesant Cove to East 90th Stferry Rs
21 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from 1 Av/E 39 St to 1 Av/E 116 Stbus M15
28 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York to Wards Islandtaxi 8.5 mi
16 min
$30–45
Subway
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 96 Stsubway Q / ...
17 min
$3
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from New York Penn Station to Terminal B - Laguardia Airportshuttle La Guardia Airport Shuttle
56 min
$33

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Wards Island, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlem every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Stuyvesant Cove to East 90th St hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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