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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Roosevelt Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Empire State Building to Roosevelt Island by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway M / ...
    12 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 32 St to E 59 St/3 Avbus bus Q32
    26 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Roosevelt Islandtaxi taxi 4.8 mi
    11 min
    $22–27

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to Roosevelt Islandwalk walk 2.9 mi
    51 min

Empire State Building to Roosevelt Island by foot and subway

Calendar969Weekly Services
Duration12 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.8 mi
  • Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Roosevelt Island, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Island every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 32 St to E 59 St/3 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min.

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