What is the cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to 86th Street?

The cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to 86th Street is to subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to 86th Street?

The fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to 86th Street is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Roosevelt Island and 86th Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3 Av/E 60 St and arriving at 3 Av/E 91 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Roosevelt Island and 86th Street?

No, there is no direct train from Roosevelt Island to 86th Street. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at 86th Street via Lexington Av/63 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Roosevelt Island to 86th Street?

The distance between Roosevelt Island and 86th Street is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Roosevelt Island to 86th Street without a car?

The best way to get from Roosevelt Island to 86th Street without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Roosevelt Island to 86th Street?

It takes approximately 10 min to get from Roosevelt Island to 86th Street, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roosevelt Island to 86th Street bus from?

Roosevelt Island to 86th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 3 Av/E 60 St station.

Where do I catch the Roosevelt Island to 86th Street train from?

Roosevelt Island to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from Roosevelt Island station.

Where does the Roosevelt Island to 86th Street bus arrive?

Roosevelt Island to 86th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 91 St station.

Where does the Roosevelt Island to 86th Street train arrive?

Roosevelt Island to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Lexington Av/63 St station.

Where can I stay near 86th Street?

There are 3982+ hotels available in 86th Street.

Roosevelt Island to 86th Street - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Roosevelt Island to 86th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway M / ...
2. Take the subway from Lexington Av/63 St to 86th Streetsubway Q / ...
10 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 60 St to 3 Av/E 91 Stbus M101 / ...
26 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island to 86th Streettaxi 4.9 mi
12 min
$22–27
Walk
1. Take the foot from Roosevelt Island to 86th Streetwalk 3.1 mi
39 min

Roosevelt Island to 86th Street by subway

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Distance: 2.4 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Roosevelt Island, NY, USA and 86th Street, NY, USA?

You can take a subway from Roosevelt Island to 86th Street via Lexington Av/63 St in around 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 60 St to 3 Av/E 91 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min.

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