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How to get fromElmhurst to Roosevelt Islandby train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Elmhurst to Roosevelt Island by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Woodside to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    11 min
    $3–6

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/74 St to Queens Blvd/Northern Blvdbus bus Q60
    20 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elmhurst to Roosevelt Islandtaxi taxi 5 mi
    13 min
    $23–28

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Elmhurst to Roosevelt Islandwalk walk 5 mi
    1h 36m

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Grand Av-Newtown to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway F / ...
    17 min
    $3

Elmhurst to Roosevelt Island by train

Calendar315Weekly Trains
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.8 mi
  • Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA and Roosevelt Island, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Woodside to Grand Central Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Blvd/74 St to Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 20 min.

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