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

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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to City Island by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 44 St to Einstein Loop/Elgar Plbus bus BxM7
    45 min
    $3–8

  2. Line 6 subway

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

  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

Times Square to City Island by bus

Calendar422Weekly Buses
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.7 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 44 St to Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, 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.

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