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

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There are 5 ways to get from Battery Park to Roosevelt Island Tramway by ferry, subway, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Ferry

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

  2. Drive 8.1 mi

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

  3. Line 4 subway

    1. Take the subway from Bowling Green to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    1h 30m
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Battery Park to Roosevelt Island Tramwaytaxi taxi 8.1 mi
    22 min
    $30–45

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Ferry Term/South Ferry Term to 1 Av/E 57 Stbus bus M15-Sbs
    1h 51m
    $3–8

Battery Park to Roosevelt Island Tramway by foot and ferry

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.2 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Battery Park, 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 Bowling Green to Lexington Avenue/59th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min.

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