There are 6 ways to get from Harlem to Roosevelt Island by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 4 subway
best- Take the subway from 125th Street to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway 4 / ...
8 min$3Bus
- Take the bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd to Lexington Av/E 68 Stbus M101 / ...
38 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harlem to Roosevelt Islandtaxi 6.3 mi
13 min$27–33Walk
- Take the foot from Harlem to Roosevelt Islandwalk 4.8 mi
1h 12mTrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson / ...
12 min$5–10Line 2 subway, subway
- Take the subway from 125 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 2 / ...
- Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Roosevelt Islandsubway F / ...
27 min$6
Harlem to Roosevelt Island by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harlem to Roosevelt Island is to line 4 subway which costs $3 and takes 8 min.
The fastest way to get from Harlem to Roosevelt Island is to line 4 subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.
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 38 min.
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.
The distance between Harlem and Roosevelt Island is 3 miles.
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.
The line 4 subway from 125th Street to Lexington Avenue/59th Street takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Harlem to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd station.
Harlem to Roosevelt Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 125th Street station.
The best way to get from Harlem to Roosevelt Island is to bus which takes 38 min and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 12 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, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd to Lexington Av/E 68 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 38 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 125th Street to Lexington Avenue/59th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 125 St to 42 St-Times Square
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Roosevelt Island
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $8–10
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd to Lexington Av/E 68 St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $27–33
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Harlem to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 68 St station.
Harlem to Roosevelt Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Lexington Avenue/59th Street station.
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