The average train between Upper West Side and Roosevelt Island Tramway takes 23 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Upper West Side 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 10 minutes between Upper West Side and Roosevelt Island Tramway. The earliest departure is at 3:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Upper West Side is at 11:32 AM which arrives into Roosevelt Island Tramway at 11:54 AM. All services require a transfer at 42 St-Times Square and take an average of 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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27 min • 1 change

27 min • 1 change

27 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Upper West Side to Roosevelt Island Tramway. However, there are services departing from Upper West Side station and arriving at Roosevelt Island Tramway station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23 min.
Upper West Side to Roosevelt Island Tramway train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Upper West Side to Roosevelt Island Tramway train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Roosevelt Island station.
The distance between Upper West Side and Roosevelt Island Tramway is 3.8 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a subway from 86 St to Roosevelt Island Tramway via 42 St-Times Square, 42 St-Bryant Park, and Roosevelt Island in around 25 min.