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Journal Square (Station) to Roosevelt Island buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Journal Square (Station) and Roosevelt Island takes 36 min and the fastest bus takes 26 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Journal Square (Station) to Roosevelt Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

36 min
Duration
56 mi
Distance
$12
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Journal Square (Station) to Roosevelt Island bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Journal Square (Station) and Roosevelt Island. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Journal Square (Station) is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Roosevelt Island at 12:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 33 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 27 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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    bus bus 28 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Journal Square (Station) to Roosevelt Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Journal Square (Station) to Roosevelt Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 56 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Journal Square (Station), NJ, USA and Roosevelt Island, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Newark Ave At Jfk Blvd to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $8–24 and the journey takes 35 min.

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