The average train between Roosevelt Island Station and Manhattan takes 23 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Roosevelt Island Station to Manhattan. 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 Roosevelt Island Station and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Roosevelt Island Station is at 1:54 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

23 min • 1 change

21 min • 1 change

28 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Roosevelt Island Station to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island Station station and arriving at Manhattan station via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23 min.
Roosevelt Island Station to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from Roosevelt Island station.
Roosevelt Island Station to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86 St station.
The distance between Roosevelt Island Station and Manhattan is 2.9 km. The road distance is 6 km.
You can take a subway from Roosevelt Island to 86 St via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr in around 26 min.