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

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 M60-SBS bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd station to E 125 St/Lexington Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 subway and finally take the BX29 bus from Bruckner Bl/Wilkinson Av station to City Island Av/Fordham St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

62min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - M60-SBSM60-SBS
Subway - 6
Bus - BX29BX29
Walk to City Island
Leaves from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M60-SBSM60-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M60-SBS
    Select Bus La Guardia Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 125 St/Lexington Av
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    125 St
    60 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
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bruckner Bl/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 by bus and subway via M101, 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 M101 bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd station to Lexington Av/E 124 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 subway and finally take the BX29 bus from Bruckner Bl/Wilkinson Av station to City Island Av/Fordham St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

65min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - M101M101
Subway - 6
Bus - BX29BX29
Walk to City Island
Leaves from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M101M101
    Wait for bus
    M101
    Limited East Village 3 Av-6 St Via Lex
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lexington Av/E 124 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    125 St
    40 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
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bruckner Bl/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 11.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 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 West 125th Street, Bronx and the nearest public transit station is 125 St.

Subway stations close to Harlem:

  • 125 St
  • 116 St

Train stations close to Harlem:

  • Harlem-125th St.

Bus stations close to Harlem:

  • Lenox Av/W 125 St
  • Lenox Ave & W 125th St
  • W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd

Public transit stations close to City Island, Bronx

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

Subway stations close to City Island:

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

Bus stations close to City Island:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via M101, 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 M101 bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd station to Lexington Av/E 124 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 subway and finally take the BX29 bus from Bruckner Bl/Wilkinson Av station to City Island Av/Fordham St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

65min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - M101M101
Subway - 6
Bus - BX29BX29
Walk to City Island
Leaves from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M101M101
    Wait for bus
    M101
    Limited East Village 3 Av-6 St Via Lex
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lexington Av/E 124 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    125 St
    40 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
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bruckner Bl/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 62 minutes, using Bus line M60-SBS, Bus line 6, Bus line BX29.

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line M101, 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 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harlem to City Island?

    The M60-SBS bus line goes from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd station near Harlem in Manhattan to Select Bus La Guardia Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Select Bus La Guardia Airport 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 2 min.

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

    Get on the M60-SBS bus from the W 125 St/Malcolm X 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 Select Bus La Guardia Airport 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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