There are 5 ways to get from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Brooklyn by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 15 St-Prospect Parksubway F
39 min$3Drive 9.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Brooklyncar 9.4 mi
23 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from 21 St/Queens Plaza South to Roebling St/S 8 Stbus B62
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4 to Nostrand Av/Church Avbus B44 / ...
1h 48m$6–15Line 5 subway
- Take the subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Church Avsubway 5
1h 50m$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Brooklyntaxi 9.4 mi
23 min$35–50
Roosevelt Island Tramway to Brooklyn by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Brooklyn is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Brooklyn is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from 21 St/Queens Plaza South and arriving at Nostrand Av/Church Av via Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at 15 St-Prospect Park. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Roosevelt Island Tramway and Brooklyn is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.
The best way to get from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Brooklyn without a car is to subway which takes 39 min and costs $3.
The subway from Roosevelt Island to 15 St-Prospect Park takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Roosevelt Island Tramway to Brooklyn bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 21 St/Queens Plaza South station.
Roosevelt Island Tramway to Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, depart from Roosevelt Island station.
Roosevelt Island Tramway to Brooklyn bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Roebling St/S 8 St station.
What companies run services between Roosevelt Island Tramway, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Roosevelt Island to 15 St-Prospect Park every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Nostrand Av/Church Av via 21 St/Queens Plaza South, Roebling St/S 8 St, and Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4 in around 1h 48m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Roosevelt Island to 15 St-Prospect Park
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Church Av
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 21 St/Queens Plaza South to Roebling St/S 8 St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Williamsburg Bridge Plaza/Lane 4 to Nostrand Av/Church Av
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
Always Ready Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 527-5555
Carmel Car & Limo
- Phone
- (212) 666-6666
- Website
- carmellimo.com
Dial 7 Car Service
- Phone
- (212) 777-7777
- Website
- dial7.com
Queens Village Car Service
- Phone
- (718) 776-8787
- Website
- queensvillagecarservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
Roosevelt Island Tramway to Brooklyn train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 15 St-Prospect Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roosevelt Island Tramway to Brooklyn is 9 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Brooklyn.
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