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How to get fromBattery Park to Roosevelt Islandby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Battery Park to Roosevelt Island by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 4 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Bowling Green to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    17 min
    $3

  2. Drive 8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Battery Park to Roosevelt Islandcar car 8 mi
    21 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Ferry Term/South Ferry Term to 1 Av/E 43 Stbus bus M15-Sbs
    37 min
    $3–8

  4. Ferry

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

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Battery Park to Roosevelt Islandtaxi taxi 8 mi
    21 min
    $30–45

  6. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway subway R / ...
    31 min
    $3

  7. Bus via Madison Av/E 44 St

    1. Take the bus from Greenwich St/Battery Pl to Madison Av/E 44 Stbus bus BxM18
    39 min
    $3–8

Battery Park to Roosevelt Island by foot and subway

Calendar2052Weekly Services
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.1 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Bowling Green to Lexington Avenue/59th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from South Ferry Term/South Ferry Term to 1 Av/E 43 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 33 min.

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