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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Roosevelt Island Tramwayby subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Roosevelt Island Tramway by subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 6 subway, subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway subway 6 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Lexington Av/63 St to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway M / ...
    16 min
    $6

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway M / ...
    22 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Roosevelt Island Tramwaytaxi taxi 4.7 mi
    11 min
    $21–26

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Grand Central Terminal to Roosevelt Island Tramwaywalk walk 2.9 mi
    50 min

Grand Central Terminal to Roosevelt Island Tramway by foot and subway

Calendar969Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.1 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Roosevelt Island Tramway via Grand Central-42 St, Lexington Avenue/59th Street, Lexington Av/63 St, and Roosevelt Island in around 16 min.

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