The average train between Roosevelt Island and Lower Manhattan takes 14 min and the fastest train takes 12 min. The train runs at least 11 times per hour from Roosevelt Island to Lower 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 5 minutes between Roosevelt Island and Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Roosevelt Island is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 12:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lexington Avenue/59th Street station and arriving at Spring St station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
Roosevelt Island to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from Lexington Avenue/59th Street station.
Roosevelt Island to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Spring St station.
The distance between Roosevelt Island and Lower Manhattan is 5.6 km.
MTA operates a subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Spring St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min.