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How to get fromJersey City to Roosevelt Island Tramwayby train, subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 23rd Streettrain train Path
    2. Take the subway from 23 St to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway M / ...
    40 min
    $6

  2. Drive 11.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island Tramwaycar car 11.8 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    1h 8m
    $10–25

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Paulus Hook to Pier 11 / Wall St.ferry ferry 45
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Roosevelt Islandferry ferry As
    1h 32m
    $6–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island Tramwaytaxi taxi 11.8 mi
    26 min
    $45–55

Jersey City to Roosevelt Island Tramway by train, subway, and foot

Calendar815Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.8 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Paulus Hook to Roosevelt Island Tramway via Wall St/Pier 11 and Roosevelt Island in around 1h 32m.

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