What is the cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side?

The cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side is to subway which costs $3 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side?

The fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $29 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Roosevelt Island and Lower East Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 2 Av/E 56 St and arriving at Allen St/Grand St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Roosevelt Island and Lower East Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Delancey St-Essex St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side?

The distance between Roosevelt Island and Lower East Side is 6 miles.

How do I travel from Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side without a car?

The best way to get from Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side without a car is to subway which takes 23 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side?

The subway from Roosevelt Island to Delancey St-Essex St takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side bus from?

Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 2 Av/E 56 St station.

Where do I catch the Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side train from?

Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from Roosevelt Island station.

Where does the Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side bus arrive?

Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Allen St/Grand St station.

Where does the Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side train arrive?

Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Delancey St-Essex St station.

Where can I stay near Lower East Side?

There are 3898+ hotels available in Lower East Side.

Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to Delancey St-Essex Stsubway M / ...
23 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 56 St to Allen St/Grand Stbus M15 / ...
31 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island to Lower East Sidetaxi 6.8 mi
16 min
$29–35
Walk
1. Take the foot from Roosevelt Island to Lower East Sidewalk 4.3 mi
1h 18m

Roosevelt Island to Lower East Side by subway

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23 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5.5 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Roosevelt Island, NY, USA and Lower East Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Roosevelt Island to Delancey St-Essex St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 2 Av/E 56 St to Allen St/Grand St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 31 min.

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