What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Travers Island?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Travers Island is to line 5 subway which costs $3 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Travers Island?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Travers Island is to train which takes 23 min and costs $7 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Travers Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3 Av/E 87 St and arriving at Dreiser Loop / Defoe Pl. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Travers Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125th Street - Harlem and arriving at New Rochelle. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Travers Island?

The distance between Manhattan and Travers Island is 12 miles. The road distance is 14.3 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan to Travers Island without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Travers Island without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs $7 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Travers Island?

The train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Rochelle takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Travers Island bus from?

Manhattan to Travers Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 3 Av/E 87 St station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Travers Island train from?

Manhattan to Travers Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from 125th Street - Harlem station.

Train or bus from Manhattan to Travers Island?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Travers Island is to train which takes 23 min and costs $7 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $7 and takes 35 min.

Where does the Manhattan to Travers Island bus arrive?

Manhattan to Travers Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Dreiser Loop / Defoe Pl station.

Where does the Manhattan to Travers Island train arrive?

Manhattan to Travers Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at New Rochelle station.

Can I drive from Manhattan to Travers Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Travers Island is 14 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Manhattan to Travers Island.

Where can I stay near Travers Island?

There are 1622+ hotels available in Travers Island.

Manhattan to Travers Island - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Travers Island by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Rochelletrain New Haven / ...
23 min
$7–13
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 87 St to Dreiser Loop / Defoe Plbus BxM7
35 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Travers Islandtaxi 14.2 mi
24 min
$65–80
Drive 14.2 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Travers Islandcar 14.2 mi
24 min
$3–4
Line 5 subway
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Eastchester-Dyre Avsubway 5
42 min
$3

Manhattan to Travers Island by train

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Distance: 12.4 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Travers Island, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Rochelle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 87 St to Dreiser Loop / Defoe Pl every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 35 min.

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