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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Roosevelt Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Roosevelt Island by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 7 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 5th Avenue to Court Sqsubway subway 7 / ...
    14 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus bus Q32
    23 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Roosevelt Islandtaxi taxi 4.5 mi
    11 min
    $21–26

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to Roosevelt Islandwalk walk 2.9 mi
    51 min

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from E 42 St/Park Av to W 42 St/Av Of The Americasbus bus M42
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway F / ...
    18 min
    $6–10

Grand Central Terminal to Roosevelt Island by foot and subway

Calendar2011Weekly Services
Duration14 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.8 mi
  • Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Roosevelt Island, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 5th Avenue to Court Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Queens Plaza South/28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min.

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