How to get from New Rochelle to City Island by bus?

By bus

To get from New Rochelle to City Island in Bronx, take the 45 bus from New Rochelle Transit Center Lane D station to Bruckner Blvd @ Westchester Ave station. Next, 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 52 min. The ride fare is $5.65.

52min$5.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4545
Bus - BX29BX29
Walk to City Island
Leaves from New Rochelle Transit Center Lane D

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Rochelle Transit Center Lane D
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Pelham Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bruckner Blvd @ Westchester Ave
    ID 1470
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bruckner Bl/Wilkinson Av
    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/Fordham St
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to City Island
    Walk to
    City Island
    City Island Avenue
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from New Rochelle to City Island in Bronx, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEW HAVEN train from New Rochelle station to Fordham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BX12 bus and finally take the BX29 bus from Charles Crimi Bl/Subway Overpass station to City Island Av/Fordham St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $6.15.

83min$6.15
Train - NEW HAVEN
Bus - BX12BX12
Bus - BX29BX29
Walk to City Island
Leaves from New Rochelle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Rochelle
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    6301#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fordham
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Fordham Rd/3 Av
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - BX12BX12
    Wait for bus
    BX12
    Edson Av Via Fordham Rd Via Pelham Pky
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westchester Av/Bruckner Bl
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles Crimi Bl/Subway Overpass
    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/Fordham St
    8 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 New Rochelle to City Island

The distance between New Rochelle, Bronx and City Island, Bronx is approximately 10.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Rochelle to City Island by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bronx – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to New Rochelle

New Rochelle is located at New Rochelle, Bronx and the nearest public transit station is New Rochelle Transit Center Lane D.

Train stations close to New Rochelle:

  • Larchmont
  • Pelham
  • Mount Vernon East

Bus stations close to New Rochelle:

  • New Rochelle Transit Center Lane D
  • Huguenot St @ Bridge St
  • Division St @ Union Ave

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:

  • Pelham Bay Park
  • Buhre Av
  • Middletown Rd

Bus stations close to City Island:

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

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from New Rochelle to City Island in Bronx, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEW HAVEN train from New Rochelle station to Fordham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BX12 bus and finally take the BX29 bus from Charles Crimi Bl/Subway Overpass station to City Island Av/Fordham St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $6.15.

83min$6.15
Train - NEW HAVEN
Bus - BX12BX12
Bus - BX29BX29
Walk to City Island
Leaves from New Rochelle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Rochelle
  • 2
    Train - NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN
    Wait for train
    NEW HAVEN
    6301#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fordham
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Fordham Rd/3 Av
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - BX12BX12
    Wait for bus
    BX12
    Edson Av Via Fordham Rd Via Pelham Pky
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westchester Av/Bruckner Bl
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles Crimi Bl/Subway Overpass
    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/Fordham St
    8 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 New Rochelle to City Island?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 45, Bus line BX29.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line NEW HAVEN, Bus line BX12, Bus line BX29.

  • Is there a direct bus between New Rochelle and City Island?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from New Rochelle to City Island?

    The 45 bus line goes from New Rochelle Transit Center Lane D station near New Rochelle in New Rochelle, Ny to Pelham Bay station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till City Island station near City Island in Bronx.

  • How long does it take to travel from New Rochelle to City Island by bus?

    The total travel time between New Rochelle in New Rochelle, Ny and City Island in Bronx by bus is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the 45 bus from the New Rochelle Transit Center Lane D stop near New Rochelle in New Rochelle, Ny.

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

    Get off the bus at the City Island stop, which is closest to City Island in Bronx.

  • How much is the bus fare from New Rochelle to City Island?

    The ride from New Rochelle to City Island costs $5.65.

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