The average train between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island Tramway takes 22 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Manhattan to Roosevelt Island Tramway. 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 Tramway. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 1:06 PM which arrives into Roosevelt Island Tramway at 1:28 PM. All services require a transfer at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and take an average of 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

27 min • 1 change

19 min • 1 change

25 min • 1 change

25 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Roosevelt Island Tramway. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Roosevelt Island Tramway station via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.
Manhattan to Roosevelt Island Tramway train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Manhattan to Roosevelt Island Tramway train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Roosevelt Island station.
The distance between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island Tramway is 3.1 km. The road distance is 7 km.
You can take a subway from 86 St to Roosevelt Island Tramway via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and Roosevelt Island in around 24 min.