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Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Lower Manhattan and Roosevelt Island takes 13 min. The train runs at least 11 times per hour from Lower 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.

13 min
Duration
3 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 5 minutes
Frequency

Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island train times

Trains run every 5 minutes between Lower Manhattan and Roosevelt Island. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Lower Manhattan is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Roosevelt Island at 12:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 13 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lower 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.

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  • Distance: 3.3 mi
  • Duration: 13 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Spring St to Lexington Avenue/59th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min.

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