What is the cheapest way to get from Harlem to Roosevelt Island?

The cheapest way to get from Harlem to Roosevelt Island is to line 4 subway which costs $3 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Harlem to Roosevelt Island?

The fastest way to get from Harlem to Roosevelt Island is to line 4 subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Harlem and Roosevelt Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd and arriving at Lexington Av/E 68 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Harlem and Roosevelt Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at Roosevelt Island. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Harlem and Roosevelt Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125th Street and arriving at Lexington Avenue/59th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Harlem to Roosevelt Island?

The distance between Harlem and Roosevelt Island is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Harlem to Roosevelt Island without a car?

The best way to get from Harlem to Roosevelt Island without a car is to line 4 subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Harlem to Roosevelt Island?

The line 4 subway from 125th Street to Lexington Avenue/59th Street takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Harlem to Roosevelt Island bus from?

Harlem to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Harlem to Roosevelt Island train from?

Harlem to Roosevelt Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 125th Street station.

Train or bus from Harlem to Roosevelt Island?

The best way to get from Harlem to Roosevelt Island is to bus which takes 37 min and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 11 min.

Where does the Harlem to Roosevelt Island bus arrive?

Harlem to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 68 St station.

Where does the Harlem to Roosevelt Island train arrive?

Harlem to Roosevelt Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Lexington Avenue/59th Street station.

Where can I stay near Roosevelt Island?

There are 3760+ hotels available in Roosevelt Island.

Harlem to Roosevelt Island - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 4 subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Harlem to Roosevelt Island by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or train

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Line 4 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 125th Street to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway 4 / ...
8 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Roosevelt Islandferry As
14 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd to Lexington Av/E 68 Stbus M101 / ...
37 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harlem to Roosevelt Islandtaxi 6.3 mi
13 min
$27–33
Train
1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson / ...
11 min
$5–10
Line 2 subway, subway
1. Take the subway from 125 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 2 / ...
2. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Roosevelt Islandsubway F / ...
27 min
$6

Harlem to Roosevelt Island by subway

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Distance: 3.2 mi
Duration: 8 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 125th Street to Lexington Avenue/59th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 90th St to Roosevelt Island hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 14 min.

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