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How to get fromNewark to City Islandby train, subway, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 6 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    2. Take the subway from 33 St to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    1h 25m
    $6–15

  2. Drive  27.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to City Islandcar car 27.5 mi
    41 min
    $5–7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2768a / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Einstein Loop/Elgar Plbus bus BxM7
    1h 47m
    $13–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark to City Islandtaxi taxi 27.5 mi
    41 min
    $60–75

  5. Train, line 6 subway via World Trade Center

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain train Path
    2. Take the subway from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    1h 37m
    $6

Newark to City Island by train, foot, and subway

Calendar662Weekly Services
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

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 New York Midtown and Madison Av/E 35 St in around 1h 47m.

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