The average train between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island Station takes 22 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Manhattan to Roosevelt Island Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island Station. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 1:38 PM which arrives into Roosevelt Island Station at 2:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Roosevelt Island Station. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Roosevelt Island Station station via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.
Manhattan to Roosevelt Island Station train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Manhattan to Roosevelt Island Station train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Roosevelt Island station.
The distance between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island Station is 2.9 km. The road distance is 6 km.
You can take a subway from 86 St to Roosevelt Island via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr in around 21 min.