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How to get fromBattery Park City to Roosevelt Island Tramwayby ferry, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Battery Park City to Roosevelt Island Tramway by ferry, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Roosevelt Islandferry ferry As
    42 min
    $5

  2. Drive 8.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Battery Park City to Roosevelt Island Tramwaycar car 8.1 mi
    21 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from South End Av/Albany St to Essex St/Delancey Stbus bus M9
    2. Take the subway from Delancey St-Essex St to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway M / ...
    53 min
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Battery Park City to Roosevelt Island Tramwaytaxi taxi 8.1 mi
    21 min
    $35–50

  5. Line 4 subway

    1. Take the subway from Wall St to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    1h 27m
    $3

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Water St/Wall St to 1 Av/E 57 Stbus bus M15 / ...
    1h 43m
    $3–8

Battery Park City to Roosevelt Island Tramway by ferry and foot

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.6 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Battery Park City, NY, USA and Roosevelt Island Tramway, NY, USA?

NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Roosevelt Island hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Wall St to Lexington Avenue/59th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min.

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