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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Roosevelt Island Tramwayby subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Roosevelt Island Tramway by subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway M / ...
    10 min
    $3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Roosevelt Island Tramwaytaxi taxi 4.5 mi
    11 min
    $21–26

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Midtown Manhattan to Roosevelt Island Tramwaywalk walk 4.4 mi
    1h 25m

Midtown Manhattan to Roosevelt Island Tramway by subway and foot

Calendar969Weekly Services
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.1 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Roosevelt Island every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min.

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