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 to City Island. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Bruckner Blvd/Connell Pl via W 42 St/9 Av and Madison Av/E 44 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

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 Pkwy via 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to City Island?

The distance between Philadelphia and City Island is 107 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 2 subway which takes 2h 39m and costs $26 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 3007+ hotels available in City Island.

Philadelphia to City Island - 4 ways to travel via train, line 2 subway

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

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Train, line 2 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 34 St-Penn Station to Pelham Pkwysubway 2
2h 39m
$27–607
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 to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
2. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 44 St to Bruckner Blvd/Connell Plbus BxM8
3h 22m
$32–93
Bus, line 2 subway
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Pelham Pkwysubway 2
3h 31m
$29–48

Philadelphia to City Island by train, subway, and bus

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2h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.6 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Philadelphia to Bruckner Blvd/Connell Pl via New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 42 St/9 Av, W 42 St/5 Av, and Madison Av/E 44 St in around 3h 22m.

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