What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island?

The fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island is to line 6 subway which takes 14 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Manhattan and Roosevelt Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 1 Av/E 1 St and arriving at 1 Av/E 57 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Lower Manhattan and Roosevelt Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Spring St and arriving at Lexington Avenue/59th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island?

The distance between Lower Manhattan and Roosevelt Island is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 14 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island?

The line 6 subway from Spring St to Lexington Avenue/59th Street takes 14 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island bus from?

Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 1 Av/E 1 St station.

Where do I catch the Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island train from?

Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from Spring St station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island bus arrive?

Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 1 Av/E 57 St station.

Where does the Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Roosevelt Island?

There are 3572+ hotels available in Roosevelt Island.

Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Spring St to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway 4 / ...
14 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 1 Av/E 1 St to 1 Av/E 57 Stbus M15-Sbs
19 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Islandtaxi 6.3 mi
16 min
$27–35
Walk
1. Take the foot from Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Islandwalk 4.4 mi
1h 20m
Subway
1. Take the subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to Roosevelt Islandsubway M / ...
24 min
$6

Lower Manhattan to Roosevelt Island by subway

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Distance: 3.3 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, NY, USA and Roosevelt Island, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Spring St to Lexington Avenue/59th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 1 Av/E 1 St to 1 Av/E 57 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min.

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