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How to get fromRoosevelt Island to City Islandby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Roosevelt Island to City Island by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 87 St to Bruckner Blvd/Connell Plbus bus BxM8
    28 min
    $3–8

  2. Line 6 subway

    1. Take the subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    43 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island to City Islandtaxi taxi 15.2 mi
    28 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 15.2 mi

    1. Drive from Roosevelt Island to City Islandcar car 15.2 mi
    28 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 6 subway via City Island Av/Fordham St

    1. Take the subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    1h 4m
    $6–11

Roosevelt Island to City Island by bus

Calendar273Weekly Buses
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.1 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 87 St to Bruckner Blvd/Connell Pl every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Pelham Bay Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 43 min.

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