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

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Roosevelt Island is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 21 min.

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at E 60 St/2 Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Long Island and Roosevelt Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Astoria and arriving at Roosevelt Island. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Long Island 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 to Roosevelt Island?

The distance between Long Island and Roosevelt Island is 2 miles. The road distance is 10.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island 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 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 to Roosevelt Island bus from?

Long Island to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd station.

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

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

Train or bus from Long Island to Roosevelt Island?

The best way to get from Long Island to Roosevelt Island is to bus which takes 8 min and costs $3 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 21 min.

Where does the Long Island to Roosevelt Island bus arrive?

Long Island to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 60 St/2 Av station.

Where does the Long Island to Roosevelt Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Island to Roosevelt Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Roosevelt Island is 10 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Long Island to Roosevelt Island.

Where can I stay near Roosevelt Island?

There are 3943+ hotels available in Roosevelt Island.

Long Island to Roosevelt Island - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Long Island to Roosevelt Island by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, car, train, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Queensboro Plaza to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway N / ...
6 min
$3
Drive 10.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Roosevelt Islandcar 10.3 mi
21 min
$2–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Astoria to Roosevelt Islandferry As
8 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to E 60 St/2 Avbus Q32
8 min
$3–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Roosevelt Islandtaxi 10.3 mi
21 min
$40–55
Train
1. Take the train from Flushing Main Street to Grand Central Terminaltrain Port Washington Branch
21 min
$5–9
Walk
1. Take the foot from 28 St/42 Rd to Roosevelt Islandwalk 2.1 mi
39 min

Long Island to Roosevelt Island by subway

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, 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, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Astoria to Roosevelt Island hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 8 min.

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