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How to get fromPenn Station NY to Roosevelt Islandby subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Penn Station NY to Roosevelt Island by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway E
    14 min
    $3

  2. Subway via Roosevelt Island

    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway M / ...
    21 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Penn Station NY to Roosevelt Islandtaxi taxi 5.4 mi
    13 min
    $24–29

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Penn Station NY to Roosevelt Islandwalk walk 3.6 mi
    1h 4m

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from W 34 St/10 Av to W 34 St/Broadwaybus bus M34-Sbs
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway M / ...
    22 min
    $6–10

Penn Station NY to Roosevelt Island by foot and subway

Calendar1235Weekly Services
Duration14 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.4 mi
  • Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Penn Station NY, USA and Roosevelt Island, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Court Sq-23 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min.

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