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How to get fromJackson Heights to Roosevelt Islandby train, bus, taxi, shuttle, subway, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Jackson Heights to Roosevelt Island by train, bus, taxi, shuttle, subway, or foot

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Woodside to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Babylon Branch / ...
    11 min
    $3–6

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Northern Blvd/70 St to 21 St/38 Avbus bus Q66
    19 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson Heights to Roosevelt Islandtaxi taxi 4.1 mi
    10 min
    $20–24

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal B - Laguardia Airport to Grand Centralshuttle bus La Guardia Airport Shuttle
    48 min
    $33

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway M / ...
    14 min
    $3

  6. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Jackson Heights to Roosevelt Islandwalk walk 4.1 mi
    1h 18m

Jackson Heights to Roosevelt Island by train

Calendar420Weekly Trains
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.8 mi
  • Duration: 11 min

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

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Woodside to Grand Central Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Northern Blvd/70 St to 21 St/38 Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min.

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