The average train between Roosevelt Island Tramway and Upper West Side takes 24 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Upper West Side. 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 10 minutes between Roosevelt Island Tramway and Upper West Side. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Roosevelt Island Tramway is at 11:45 AM which arrives into Upper West Side at 12:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Roosevelt Island and take an average of 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

26 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Upper West Side. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island Tramway station and arriving at Upper West Side station via 42 St-Bryant Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.
Roosevelt Island Tramway to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from Roosevelt Island station.
Roosevelt Island Tramway to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86 St station.
The distance between Roosevelt Island Tramway and Upper West Side is 3.8 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a vehicle from Roosevelt Island Tramway to 86 St via Roosevelt Island, 42 St-Bryant Park, and 42 St-Times Square in around 26 min.