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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to City Island is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to City Island is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and City Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to City Island. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue and Madison Av/E 44 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and City Island?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to City Island. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Pelham Bay Park via 33 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Newark to City Island?

The distance between Newark and City Island is 23 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to City Island without a car is to train and line 6 subway which takes 1h 26m and costs $5 - $14.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Newark to City Island, including transfers.

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

Newark to City Island bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

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

Newark to City Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Newark to City Island bus arrive?

Newark to City Island bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Newark to City Island train arrive?

Newark to City Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Newark to City Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to City Island is 28 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Newark to City Island.

Where can I stay near City Island?

There are 2836+ hotels available in City Island.

Newark to City Island - 5 ways to travel via train, line 6 subway, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark to City Island by train, subway, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Train, line 6 subway
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec / ...
2. Take the subway from 33 St to Pelham Bay Parksubway 6 / ...
1h 26m
$6–13
Drive 27.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to City Islandcar 27.5 mi
41 min
$5–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 44 St to Einstein Loop/Elgar Plbus BxM7
1h 47m
$14–53
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newark to City Islandtaxi 27.5 mi
41 min
$60–75
Train, line 6 subway via World Trade Center
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain Path
2. Take the subway from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Pelham Bay Parksubway 6 / ...
1h 38m
$6

Newark to City Island by train, foot, and subway

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 23.3 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, W 42 St/5 Av, and Madison Av/E 44 St in around 1h 47m.

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