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

Rat Island to Manhattan - Bus Schedule

The BX29 bus from Rat Island to Manhattan usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 15-40 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 35 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Rat Island to Manhattan by bus and subway

To get from Rat Island to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the BX29 bus from City Island Av/Ditmars St station to Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6X subway and finally take the 5 subway from 125 St station to Fulton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Rat Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

95min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - BX29BX29
Subway - 6X
Subway - 5
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from City Island Av/Ditmars St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    City Island Av/Ditmars St
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - BX29BX29
    Wait for bus
    BX29
    Pelham Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Pelham Bay Park
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Subway - 6X
    Wait for subway
    6X
    Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    125 St
    30 min
  • 7
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fulton St
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rat Island to Manhattan

The distance between Rat Island, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 19.31 mi, which can typically be traveled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rat Island to Manhattan by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Rat Island to Manhattan

To check the bus and subway schedule from Rat Island to Manhattan using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rat Island) and destination (Manhattan), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line BX29, Subway line 6X, Subway line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rat Island and Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rat Island to Manhattan?

    The BX29 bus line goes from City Island Av/Ditmars St station near Rat Island in Bronx to Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Rat Island in Bronx and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rat Island to get to Manhattan?

    Get on the BX29 bus from the City Island Av/Ditmars St stop near Rat Island in Bronx.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Rat Island and Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the Bruckner Blvd/Wilkinson Av station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the bus fare from Rat Island to Manhattan?

    The ride from Rat Island to Manhattan costs $3.00.

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