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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to City Island is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to City Island is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $20 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and City Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to City Island. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl via Madison Av/E 35 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and City Island?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to City Island. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Pelham Bay Park via 34 St-Herald Sq and 86th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to City Island?

The distance between Philadelphia and City Island is 105 miles. The road distance is 110.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to City Island without a car is to train and line 6 subway which takes 2h 31m and costs $23 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Philadelphia to City Island, including transfers.

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

Philadelphia to City Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

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

Philadelphia to City Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Where does the Philadelphia to City Island bus arrive?

Philadelphia to City Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Philadelphia to City Island train arrive?

Philadelphia to City Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to City Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to City Island is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Philadelphia to City Island.

Where can I stay near City Island?

There are 3810+ hotels available in City Island.

Philadelphia to City Island - 4 ways to travel via train, line 6 subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to City Island by train, subway, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, line 6 subway
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the subway from 86th Street to Pelham Bay Parksubway 6 / ...
2h 31m
$24–599
Drive 110.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to City Islandcar 110.1 mi
2h 11m
$21–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Einstein Loop/Elgar Plbus BxM7
3h 27m
$23–40
Bus via Layton Av/Clarence Av
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 51 St to Layton Av/Clarence Avbus BxM9
3h 33m
$26–49

Philadelphia to City Island by train, foot, and subway

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2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 104.2 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and City Island, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl via New York Midtown and Madison Av/E 35 St in around 3h 27m.

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