How to get from Manhattan to City Island by bus and subway?

From Manhattan to City Island by bus and subway

To get from Manhattan to City Island in Bronx, take the 6 subway from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station to Pelham Bay Park station. Next, take the BX29 bus from Charles Crimi Bl/Subway Overpass station to City Island Av/Ditmars St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

90min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 6
Bus - BX29BX29
Walk to City Island
Leaves from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Pelham Bay Park
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pelham Bay Park
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles Crimi Bl/Subway Overpass
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - BX29BX29
    Wait for bus
    BX29
    City Island
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Island Av/Ditmars St
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to City Island
    Walk to
    City Island
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Manhattan to City Island by bus and subway via 2, BX12 and BX29

To get from Manhattan to City Island in Bronx, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the 2 subway from Park Place station to Pelham Pkwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BX12 bus and finally take the BX29 bus from Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av station to City Island Av/Ditmars St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

96min$5.80
Walk to subway station
Subway - 2
Bus - BX12BX12
Bus - BX29BX29
Walk to City Island
Leaves from Park Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Place
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pelham Pkwy
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pelham Pkwy/White Plains Rd
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - BX12BX12
    Wait for bus
    BX12
    Pelham Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amendola Pl/Westchester Av
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BX29BX29
    Wait for bus
    BX29
    City Island
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Island Av/Ditmars St
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to City Island
    Walk to
    City Island
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Manhattan to City Island

The distance between Manhattan, Bronx and City Island, Bronx is approximately 18.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan to City Island by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bronx – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Manhattan

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, Bronx and the nearest public transit station is Park Place.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • Park Place
  • Chambers St
  • World Trade Center

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Church St/Park Pl
  • Church St at Murray St
  • Murray St/Church St

Public transit stations close to City Island, Bronx

City Island is located at City Island, Bronx and the nearest public transit station is City Island Av/Fordham St.

Subway stations close to City Island:

  • Middletown Rd
  • Westchester Sq-E Tremont Av
  • Pelham Bay Park

Bus stations close to City Island:

  • City Island Av/Fordham St
  • City Island Av/Ditmars St
  • City Island Av/Kilroe St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Manhattan to City Island by bus and subway via 2, BX12 and BX29

To get from Manhattan to City Island in Bronx, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the 2 subway from Park Place station to Pelham Pkwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BX12 bus and finally take the BX29 bus from Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av station to City Island Av/Ditmars St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

96min$5.80
Walk to subway station
Subway - 2
Bus - BX12BX12
Bus - BX29BX29
Walk to City Island
Leaves from Park Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Place
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pelham Pkwy
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pelham Pkwy/White Plains Rd
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - BX12BX12
    Wait for bus
    BX12
    Pelham Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amendola Pl/Westchester Av
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BX29BX29
    Wait for bus
    BX29
    City Island
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Island Av/Ditmars St
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to City Island
    Walk to
    City Island
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to City Island?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line BX29.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manhattan to City Island?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line BX12, Bus line BX29.

  • Is there a direct subway between Manhattan and City Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Manhattan to City Island?

    The 6 subway line goes from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey to Pelham Bay Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Pelham Bay Park station near City Island in Bronx.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manhattan to City Island by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Manhattan in New York - New Jersey and City Island in Bronx by subway and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Manhattan to get to City Island?

    Get on the 6 subway from the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Manhattan and City Island?

    Get off the subway at the Pelham Bay Park stop, which is closest to City Island in Bronx.

  • How much is the subway fare from Manhattan to City Island?

    The ride from Manhattan to City Island costs $2.90.