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

From Harlem to City Island by bus and subway

To get from Harlem to City Island in Bronx, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the M116 bus from W 116 St/Frederick Douglass Blvd station to E 116 St/Lexington Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 subway and finally take the BX29 bus from Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av station to City Island Av/Fordham St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

63min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - M116M116
Subway - 6
Bus - BX29BX29
Walk to City Island
Leaves from W 116 St/Frederick Douglass Blvd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 116 St/Frederick Douglass Blvd
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M116M116
    Wait for bus
    M116
    East Harlem Paladino Av Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 116 St/Lexington Av
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    116 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Pelham Bay Park
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pelham Bay Park
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BX29BX29
    Wait for bus
    BX29
    City Island
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Island Av/Fordham St
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to City Island
    Walk to
    City Island
    City Island Avenue
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Harlem to City Island by bus and subway via M102, 6 and BX29

To get from Harlem to City Island in Bronx, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the M102 bus from W 116 St/Malcolm X Blvd station to Lexington Av/E 116 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 subway and finally take the BX29 bus from Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av station to City Island Av/Fordham St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

67min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - M102M102
Subway - 6
Bus - BX29BX29
Walk to City Island
Leaves from W 116 St/Malcolm X Blvd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 116 St/Malcolm X Blvd
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - M102M102
    Wait for bus
    M102
    East Village 6 St Via Lex Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lexington Av/E 116 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    116 St
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Pelham Bay Park
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pelham Bay Park
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BX29BX29
    Wait for bus
    BX29
    City Island
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Island Av/Fordham St
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to City Island
    Walk to
    City Island
    City Island Avenue
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harlem to City Island
The distance between Harlem, Bronx and City Island, Bronx is approximately 12.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem 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 Harlem

Harlem is located at Harlem, Bronx and the nearest public transit station is Manhattan Av/W 113 St.

Subway stations close to Harlem:

  • Cathedral Pkwy (110 St)
  • 116 St
  • 125 St

Bus stations close to Harlem:

  • Manhattan Av/W 113 St
  • W 116 St/Frederick Douglass Blvd
  • Frederick Douglass Blvd/W 116 St
Public transit stations close to City Island, Bronx

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

Subway stations close to City Island:

  • Westchester Sq-E Tremont Av
  • Middletown Rd
  • Buhre Av

Bus stations close to City Island:

  • City Island Av/Fordham St
  • City Island Av/Ditmars St
  • City Island Av/Winters St
Related Routes

Alternative route from Harlem to City Island by bus and subway via M102, 6 and BX29

To get from Harlem to City Island in Bronx, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the M102 bus from W 116 St/Malcolm X Blvd station to Lexington Av/E 116 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 subway and finally take the BX29 bus from Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av station to City Island Av/Fordham St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

67min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - M102M102
Subway - 6
Bus - BX29BX29
Walk to City Island
Leaves from W 116 St/Malcolm X Blvd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 116 St/Malcolm X Blvd
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - M102M102
    Wait for bus
    M102
    East Village 6 St Via Lex Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lexington Av/E 116 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    116 St
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 6
    Wait for subway
    6
    Pelham Bay Park
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pelham Bay Park
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - BX29BX29
    Wait for bus
    BX29
    City Island
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Island Av/Fordham St
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to City Island
    Walk to
    City Island
    City Island Avenue
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line M116, Bus line 6, Bus line BX29.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line M102, Bus line 6, Bus line BX29.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harlem and City Island?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harlem to City Island?

    The M116 bus line goes from W 116 St/Frederick Douglass Blvd station near Harlem in Manhattan to East Harlem Paladino Av Crosstown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till East Harlem Paladino Av Crosstown station near City Island in Bronx.

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

    The total travel time between Harlem in Manhattan and City Island in Bronx by bus and subway is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harlem to get to City Island?

    Get on the M116 bus from the W 116 St/Frederick Douglass Blvd stop near Harlem in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harlem and City Island?

    Get off the bus at the East Harlem Paladino Av Crosstown stop, which is closest to City Island in Bronx.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Harlem to City Island?

    The ride from Harlem to City Island costs $5.80.

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