The average train between Roosevelt Island and City Island takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Roosevelt Island to City 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.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Roosevelt Island and City Island. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Roosevelt Island is at 11:58 PM which arrives into City Island at 12:44 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roosevelt Island station and arriving at City Island station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
Roosevelt Island to City Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from Lexington Avenue/59th Street station.
Roosevelt Island to City Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Pelham Bay Park station.
The distance between Roosevelt Island and City Island is 17.1 km. The road distance is 18 km.
MTA operates a subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Pelham Bay Park every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 43 min.