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

From New Rochelle to City Island 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 Shore Rd @ City Island Rd station. Next, take the BX29 bus from City Island Rd/Shore Rd station to City Island Av/Fordham St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus schedule from New Rochelle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to City Island on the Moovit app.

45min$5.75
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
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Bruckner Blvd @ Westchester Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shore Rd @ City Island Rd
    ID 5052
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    City Island Rd/Shore Rd
    110 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
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to City Island
    Walk to
    City Island
    City Island Avenue
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from New Rochelle to City Island by bus via 61, BX23 and BX29

To get from New Rochelle to City Island in Bronx, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 61 bus from New Rochelle Transit Center Lane D station to Boston Rd @ Provost Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BX23 bus 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 2 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus schedule from New Rochelle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to City Island on the Moovit app.

62min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Bus - BX23BX23
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
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    E 189th St @ Washington Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boston Rd @ Provost Ave
    ID 2601
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Co-Op City Blvd/Peartree Av
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - BX23BX23
    Wait for bus
    BX23
    Co-Op City Loop Via Sections 5-4-3-2-1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bruckner Bl/Wilkinson Av
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av
    60 yd • 1 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
    50 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 7.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 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.

Bus schedule from New Rochelle to City Island

To check the bus schedule from New Rochelle to City Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New Rochelle) and destination (City Island), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from New Rochelle to City Island by bus via 61, BX23 and BX29

To get from New Rochelle to City Island in Bronx, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 61 bus from New Rochelle Transit Center Lane D station to Boston Rd @ Provost Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BX23 bus 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 2 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus schedule from New Rochelle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to City Island on the Moovit app.

62min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Bus - BX23BX23
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
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    E 189th St @ Washington Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boston Rd @ Provost Ave
    ID 2601
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Co-Op City Blvd/Peartree Av
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - BX23BX23
    Wait for bus
    BX23
    Co-Op City Loop Via Sections 5-4-3-2-1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bruckner Bl/Wilkinson Av
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av
    60 yd • 1 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
    50 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 45 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 62 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line BX23, 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 45 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 to Bruckner Blvd @ Westchester Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bruckner Blvd @ Westchester Ave 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 and City Island in Bronx by bus is about 45 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.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bruckner Blvd @ Westchester Ave 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 $5.75.

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