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How to get fromColumbia University to Roosevelt Island Tramwayby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia University to Roosevelt Island Tramway by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway, subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 1
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway F / ...
    42 min
    $6

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to 5 Av/W 58 Stbus bus M5
    2h 6m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to Roosevelt Island Tramwaytaxi taxi 7.5 mi
    15 min
    $30–40

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Columbia University to Roosevelt Island Tramwaywalk walk 5.1 mi
    1h 18m

  5. Bus via W 125 St/Amsterdam Av

    1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Amsterdam Av to Lexington Av/E 59 Stbus bus M101
    2h 20m
    $3–8

Columbia University to Roosevelt Island Tramway by foot and subway

Calendar969Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.1 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Roosevelt Island Tramway, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Roosevelt Island Tramway via 116 St-Columbia University, 42 St-Times Square, 42 St-Bryant Park, and Roosevelt Island in around 42 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to 5 Av/W 58 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 36 min.

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