What is the cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Long Island is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Long Island is to bus which takes 6 min and costs $3 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Roosevelt Island and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from E 59 St/3 Av and arriving at Queens Plaza South/28 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Roosevelt Island and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Astoria. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Roosevelt Island and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lexington Avenue/59th Street and arriving at Queensboro Plaza. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Roosevelt Island to Long Island?

The distance between Roosevelt Island and Long Island is 2 miles. The road distance is 9.3 miles.

How do I travel from Roosevelt Island to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from Roosevelt Island to Long Island without a car is to bus which takes 6 min and costs $3 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Roosevelt Island to Long Island?

The bus from E 59 St/3 Av to Queens Plaza South/28 St takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Roosevelt Island to Long Island bus from?

Roosevelt Island to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 59 St/3 Av station.

Where do I catch the Roosevelt Island to Long Island train from?

Roosevelt Island to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from Lexington Avenue/59th Street station.

Train or bus from Roosevelt Island to Long Island?

The best way to get from Roosevelt Island to Long Island is to bus which takes 6 min and costs $3 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 21 min.

Where does the Roosevelt Island to Long Island bus arrive?

Roosevelt Island to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Queens Plaza South/28 St station.

Where does the Roosevelt Island to Long Island train arrive?

Roosevelt Island to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Queensboro Plaza station.

Can I drive from Roosevelt Island to Long Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Roosevelt Island to Long Island is 9 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Roosevelt Island to Long Island.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 102+ hotels available in Long Island.

Roosevelt Island to Long Island - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Roosevelt Island to Long Island by bus, subway, ferry, taxi, car, train, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from E 59 St/3 Av to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus Q32
6 min
$3–75
Drive 9.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyncar 9.3 mi
22 min
$2–3
Subway
1. Take the subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Queensboro Plazasubway N / ...
6 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Roosevelt Island to Astoriaferry As
8 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyntaxi 9.3 mi
22 min
$35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Streettrain Port Washington Branch
21 min
$5–9
Walk
1. Take the foot from Roosevelt Island to 28 St/42 Rdwalk 2.1 mi
39 min

Roosevelt Island to Long Island by bus

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Distance: 1.6 mi
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What companies run services between Roosevelt Island, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 59 St/3 Av to Queens Plaza South/28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 6 min. Hampton Jitney Inc. also services this route once daily. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to Queensboro Plaza every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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