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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Randalls Island is to train which takes 10 min and costs $5 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Midtown Manhattan and Randalls Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 51 St and arriving at Central Park North/5 Av. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Midtown Manhattan and Randalls Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at 125th Street - Harlem. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Midtown Manhattan to Randalls Island?

The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Randalls Island is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Randalls Island without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs $5 - $10.

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

The train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlem takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Midtown Manhattan to Randalls Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 51 St station.

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

Midtown Manhattan to Randalls Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Midtown Manhattan to Randalls Island?

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Randalls Island is to train which takes 10 min and costs $5 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 33 min.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Randalls Island bus arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Randalls Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Central Park North/5 Av station.

Where does the Midtown Manhattan to Randalls Island train arrive?

Midtown Manhattan to Randalls Island train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.

Where can I stay near Randalls Island?

There are 3609+ hotels available in Randalls Island.

Midtown Manhattan to Randalls Island - 6 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Randalls Island by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlemtrain Hudson / ...
10 min
$5–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 51 St to Central Park North/5 Avbus M3 / ...
33 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Randalls Islandtaxi 5.6 mi
11 min
$25–30
Walk
1. Take the foot from Midtown Manhattan to Randalls Islandwalk 4.9 mi
1h 34m
Line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from 51st Street to 125th Streetsubway 4 / ...
14 min
$3
Line 6 subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 51st Street to 125th Streetsubway 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 126 St to Main Rdwy/Opp Golf Center Parkingbus M35
27 min
$6–11

Midtown Manhattan to Randalls Island by train

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to 125th Street - Harlem every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 51 St to Central Park North/5 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 33 min.

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