What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Randalls Island?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Randalls Island is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 7 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Randalls Island?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Randalls Island is to line 6 subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Randalls Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3 Av/E 86 St and arriving at E 125 St/Lexington Av. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Randalls Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 125th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Manhattan to Randalls Island?

The distance between Manhattan and Randalls Island is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Randalls Island without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Randalls Island?

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to 125th Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Randalls Island bus from?

Manhattan to Randalls Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 3 Av/E 86 St station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Randalls Island train from?

Manhattan to Randalls Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the Manhattan to Randalls Island bus arrive?

Manhattan to Randalls Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 125 St/Lexington Av station.

Where does the Manhattan to Randalls Island train arrive?

Manhattan to Randalls Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 125th Street station.

Where can I stay near Randalls Island?

There are 3042+ hotels available in Randalls Island.

Manhattan to Randalls Island - 4 ways to travel via line 6 subway, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Randalls Island by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 125th Streetsubway 4 / ...
7 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 86 St to E 125 St/Lexington Avbus M101 / ...
24 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Randalls Islandtaxi 4.2 mi
8 min
$20–25
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manhattan to Sunken Garden Loop/Charles Gay Centerwalk 3.4 mi
1h 5m

Manhattan to Randalls Island by subway

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 125th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 86 St to E 125 St/Lexington Av every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 24 min.

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