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How to get fromJournal Square to Roosevelt Islandby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Journal Square to Roosevelt Island by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train Path
    24 min
    $4

  2. Drive 10.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Journal Square to Roosevelt Islandcar car 10.4 mi
    24 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus via Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave

    1. Take the bus from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    38 min
    $7–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Journal Square to Roosevelt Islandtaxi taxi 10.4 mi
    24 min
    $40–50

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train Path
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway M / ...
    39 min
    $6

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Ave At Jfk Blvd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119 / ...
    39 min
    $7–22

Journal Square to Roosevelt Island by foot and train

Calendar867Weekly Services
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.9 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Journal Square, 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 Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–22 and the journey takes 33 min.

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