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How to get fromPort Authority Bus Terminal to City Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to City Island by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 6 subway via 86th Street

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    1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    58 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 44 St to Bruckner Blvd/Connell Plbus bus BxM8
    1h 5m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Port Authority Bus Terminal to City Islandtaxi taxi 16.5 mi
    29 min
    $60–75

  4. Drive 16.5 mi

    1. Drive from Port Authority Bus Terminal to City Islandcar car 16.5 mi
    29 min
    $3–5

  5. Line 6 subway

    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    1h 23m
    $9–18

Port Authority Bus Terminal to City Island by foot and subway

Calendar1092Weekly Services
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.4 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and City Island, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to Pelham Bay Park every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 44 St to Bruckner Blvd/Connell Pl every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 50 min.

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