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How to get fromBrooklyn Navy Yard to Roosevelt Islandby ferry, subway, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Brooklyn Navy Yard to Roosevelt Island by ferry, subway, bus, or taxi

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brooklyn Navy Yard to Roosevelt Islandferry ferry As
    28 min
    $5

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from York St to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway F
    48 min
    $3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wythe Av/Clymer St to 21 St/Queens Plz Southbus bus B62
    1h 2m
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn Navy Yard to Roosevelt Islandtaxi taxi 6.7 mi
    14 min
    $29–35

Brooklyn Navy Yard to Roosevelt Island by ferry

Calendar119Weekly Ferries
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.4 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

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

NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Brooklyn Navy Yard to Roosevelt Island hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from York St to Roosevelt Island every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 23 min.

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