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How to get fromRoosevelt Island to Midtown Manhattanby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Roosevelt Island to Midtown Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway subway F / ...
    8 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from York Av/E 60 St to E 57 St/Madison Avbus bus M31
    12 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island to Midtown Manhattantaxi taxi 4.3 mi
    10 min
    $20–25

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Roosevelt Island to Midtown Manhattanwalk walk 4.3 mi
    1h 22m

Roosevelt Island to Midtown Manhattan by subway

Calendar969Weekly Subways
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.9 mi
  • Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Roosevelt Island, NY, USA and Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Roosevelt Island to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from York Av/E 60 St to E 57 St/Madison Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 12 min.

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