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How to get fromThe Bronx to City Islandby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from The Bronx to City Island by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Pelham Pkwy/Esplanade Av to City Island Rd/City Island Circlebus bus Bx12
    16 min
    $3–8

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from The Bronx to City Islandtaxi taxi 5.3 mi
    12 min
    $24–29

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from The Bronx to City Islandwalk walk 5.5 mi
    1h 46m

  4. Bus via Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av

    1. Take the bus from Pelham Pkwy/White Plains Rd to Westchester Av/Bruckner Blvdbus bus Bx12-SBS / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av to City Island Av/Fordham Stbus bus Bx29
    37 min
    $6–15

The Bronx to City Island by bus

Calendar650Weekly Buses
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.7 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Pelham Pkwy/Esplanade Av to City Island Rd/City Island Circle every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 16 min.

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