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How to get fromUpper Manhattan to City Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Upper Manhattan 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 125th Street to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    31 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Adam C Powell Blvd to Lexington Av/E 96 Stbus bus M101
    2. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 97 St to Einstein Loop/Elgar Plbus bus BxM7
    1h 2m
    $6–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper Manhattan to City Islandtaxi taxi 11.7 mi
    19 min
    $45–55

  4. Drive  11.7 mi

    1. Drive from Upper Manhattan to City Islandcar car 11.7 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 6 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 125th Street to Pelham Bay Parksubway subway 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av to City Island Av/Fordham Stbus bus Bx29
    52 min
    $6–11

Upper Manhattan to City Island by subway

Calendar1214Weekly Subways
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.9 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 125th Street to Pelham Bay Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W 125 St/Adam C Powell Blvd to Einstein Loop/Elgar Pl via Lexington Av/E 96 St and 3 Av/E 97 St in around 1h 2m.

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