- Distance: 2.1 mi
- Duration: 19 min
The average bus between New York and Roosevelt Island takes 19 min and the fastest bus takes 8 min. The bus runs at least 14 times per hour from New York 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.
Buses run every 5 minutes between New York and Roosevelt Island. The earliest departure is at 4:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from New York is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Roosevelt Island at 8:32 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York station and arriving at Roosevelt Island station. Services depart every 5 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
New York to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Astor Pl/Cooper Sq East station.
New York to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 50 St station.
The distance between New York and Roosevelt Island is 4.9 km. The road distance is 3 km.
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Astor Pl/Cooper Sq East to 3 Av/E 50 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 23 min. OVR Ride LLC also services this route on demand.