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

The cheapest way to get from Long Island City to Roosevelt Island is to subway which costs $3 and takes 6 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Long Island City to Roosevelt Island is to subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vernon Blvd/46 Rd and arriving at 40 Av/Vernon Blvd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Queensboro Plaza and arriving at Lexington Avenue/59th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Long Island City to Roosevelt Island?

The distance between Long Island City and Roosevelt Island is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island City to Roosevelt Island without a car is to subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from Queensboro Plaza to Lexington Avenue/59th Street takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Long Island City to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Vernon Blvd/46 Rd station.

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

Long Island City to Roosevelt Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from Queensboro Plaza station.

Where does the Long Island City to Roosevelt Island bus arrive?

Long Island City to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 40 Av/Vernon Blvd station.

Where does the Long Island City to Roosevelt Island train arrive?

Long Island City to Roosevelt Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Lexington Avenue/59th Street station.

Where can I stay near Roosevelt Island?

There are 3801+ hotels available in Roosevelt Island.

Long Island City to Roosevelt Island - 4 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island City to Roosevelt Island by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Queensboro Plaza to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway N / ...
6 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vernon Blvd/46 Rd to 40 Av/Vernon Blvdbus Q103
12 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to Roosevelt Islandtaxi 2.4 mi
6 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from Long Island City to Roosevelt Islandwalk 2.3 mi
44 min

Long Island City to Roosevelt Island by subway

2192Weekly Subways

6 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 6 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Queensboro Plaza to Lexington Avenue/59th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Vernon Blvd/46 Rd to 40 Av/Vernon Blvd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 12 min.

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