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How to get fromLong Island City (Station) to Roosevelt Island Tramwayby subway, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Long Island City (Station) to Roosevelt Island Tramway by subway, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 23 St to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway M / ...
    15 min
    $3
  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Roosevelt Islandferry ferry As
    44 min
    $5
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Island City (Station) to Roosevelt Island Tramwaytaxi taxi 5.5 mi
    13 min
    $24–30

Long Island City (Station) to Roosevelt Island Tramway by subway and foot

Calendar969Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Long Island City (Station), NY, USA and Roosevelt Island Tramway, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 23 St to Roosevelt Island every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 34th Street to Roosevelt Island hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 13 min.

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