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How to get fromRoosevelt Island Tramway to Long Island Cityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Long Island City by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 21 St-Queensbridgesubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from 21 St/41 Av to Jackson Av/47 Avbus bus B62
    19 min
    $6–11

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from West Rd/Roosevelt Island Station to 44 Dr/Jackson Avbus bus Q102
    23 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 2.5 mi
    7 min
    $15–18

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Roosevelt Island Tramway to Long Island Citywalk walk 1.4 mi
    27 min

Roosevelt Island Tramway to Long Island City by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar574Weekly Services
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.7 mi
  • Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Roosevelt Island Tramway, NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from West Rd/Roosevelt Island Station to 44 Dr/Jackson Av every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 20 min.

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