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

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from York St to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway F
    23 min
    $3

  2. Drive 7.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumbo to Roosevelt Islandcar car 7.8 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to East 34th Streetferry ferry Er
    24 min
    $5

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison St/Market St to 1 Av/E 60 Stbus bus M15
    33 min
    $3–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dumbo to Roosevelt Islandtaxi taxi 7.8 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

Dumbo to Roosevelt Island by subway

Calendar394Weekly Subways
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.8 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

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

MTA operates a subway from York St to Roosevelt Island every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to East 34th Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 24 min.

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