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Journal Square to Roosevelt Island buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Journal Square and Roosevelt Island takes 33 min and the fastest bus takes 23 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Journal Square 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.

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

Journal Square to Roosevelt Island bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Journal Square and Roosevelt Island. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Journal Square is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Roosevelt Island at 11:48 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 29 min • Direct
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    bus bus 25 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 29 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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    bus bus 24 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 23 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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    bus bus 26 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Journal Square 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.

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  • Distance: 55.9 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

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

NJ Transit operates a bus from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $8–24 and the journey takes 33 min.

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