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Midtown Manhattan to Roosevelt Island buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Midtown Manhattan and Roosevelt Island takes 11 min and the fastest bus takes 6 min. The bus runs at least 5 times per hour from Midtown Manhattan 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.

11 min
Duration
4,690 ft
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Midtown Manhattan to Roosevelt Island bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Midtown Manhattan and Roosevelt Island. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Midtown Manhattan is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Roosevelt Island at 11:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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    bus bus 13 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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    bus bus 6 min • Direct
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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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    bus bus 8 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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    bus bus 7 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Midtown Manhattan 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 Midtown Manhattan to Roosevelt Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,690 ft
  • Duration: 11 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from East 57th Street & Madison Avenue to York Av/E 60 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 12 min.

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