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How to get fromTimes Square to City Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 6 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    47 min
    $3

  2. Bus

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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square to City Islandtaxi taxi 15.9 mi
    28 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 15.9 mi

    1. Drive from Times Square to City Islandcar car 15.9 mi
    28 min
    $3–5

  5. Line 2 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Pelham Pkwysubway subway 2
    2. Take the bus from Pelham Pkwy/White Plains Rd to City Island Rd/City Island Circlebus bus Bx12
    1h 8m
    $6–11

Times Square to City Island by subway

Calendar1214Weekly Subways
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to Pelham Bay Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 47 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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