What is the cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island?

The cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island?

The fastest way to get from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island is to train which takes 23 min and costs $4.

Is there a direct bus between Jersey City and Roosevelt Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Jersey City and Roosevelt Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Journal Square and arriving at 33rd Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island?

The distance between Jersey City and Roosevelt Island is 7 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island?

The train from Journal Square to 33rd Street takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Jersey City to Roosevelt Island bus from?

Jersey City to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave station.

Where do I catch the Jersey City to Roosevelt Island train from?

Jersey City to Roosevelt Island train services, operated by PATH, depart from Journal Square station.

Train or bus from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island is to train which takes 23 min and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $23 and takes 39 min.

Where does the Jersey City to Roosevelt Island bus arrive?

Jersey City to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Jersey City to Roosevelt Island train arrive?

Jersey City to Roosevelt Island train services, operated by PATH, arrive at 33rd Street station.

Can I drive from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Jersey City to Roosevelt Island is 12 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island.

Where can I stay near Roosevelt Island?

There are 2839+ hotels available in Roosevelt Island.

Jersey City to Roosevelt Island - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain Path
23 min
$4
Drive 11.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Jersey City to Roosevelt Islandcar 11.7 mi
26 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
39 min
$7–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Roosevelt Islandtaxi 11.7 mi
26 min
$45–55
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain Path
2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway M / ...
38 min
$6

Jersey City to Roosevelt Island by train

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Distance: 6.8 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Roosevelt Island, NY, USA?

PATH operates a train from Journal Square to 33rd Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $4 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $7–23 and the journey takes 39 min.

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