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How to get fromBrooklyn Heights to Roosevelt Islandby subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brooklyn Heights to Roosevelt Island by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 4 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Borough Hall to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    20 min
    $3

  2. Drive 7.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn Heights to Roosevelt Islandcar car 7.8 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to East 34th Streetferry ferry Sb
    24 min
    $5

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tillary St/Jay St to 21 St/Queens Plz Southbus bus B62
    1h
    $3–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn Heights to Roosevelt Islandtaxi taxi 7.8 mi
    17 min
    $30–40

Brooklyn Heights to Roosevelt Island by subway

Calendar1807Weekly Subways
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.6 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Brooklyn Heights, NY, USA and Roosevelt Island, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Borough Hall to Lexington Avenue/59th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to East 34th Street hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 24 min.

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