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How to get fromRoosevelt Island to Brooklyn Bridgeby subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn Bridge by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to York Stsubway subway F
    30 min
    $3

  2. Drive 7.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn Bridgecar car 7.7 mi
    16 min
    $2

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Dumbo/Fulton Ferryferry ferry Er
    31 min
    $5

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 54 St to Pike St/Madison Stbus bus M15
    1h 13m
    $3–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn Bridgetaxi taxi 7.7 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn Bridge by subway and foot

Calendar394Weekly Services
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.1 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Roosevelt Island, NY, USA and Brooklyn Bridge, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Roosevelt Island to York St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 34th Street to Dumbo/Fulton Ferry every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 27 min.

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