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How to get fromRoosevelt Island Tramway to Grand Central Terminalby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Grand Central Terminal by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway subway M / ...
    23 min
    $3

  2. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway subway M / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 62 St to Lexington Av/E 42 Stbus bus M102 / ...
    24 min
    $6–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Grand Central Terminaltaxi taxi 4.7 mi
    11 min
    $21–26

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Grand Central Terminalwalk walk 2.9 mi
    50 min

Roosevelt Island Tramway to Grand Central Terminal by foot and subway

Calendar969Weekly Services
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.7 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Roosevelt Island Tramway, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Roosevelt Island to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min.

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