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How to get fromRoosevelt Island to New York Midtownby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Roosevelt Island to New York Midtown by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway E
    16 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E 60 St/2 Av to W 32 St/7 Avbus bus Q32
    35 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island to New York Midtowntaxi taxi 5.4 mi
    13 min
    $24–29

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Roosevelt Island to New York Midtownwalk walk 3.5 mi
    1h 3m

  5. Subway via Roosevelt Island

    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway M / ...
    20 min
    $3

Roosevelt Island to New York Midtown by subway and foot

Calendar1235Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.4 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Court Sq-23 St to 34 St-Penn Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 60 St/2 Av to W 32 St/7 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 30 min.

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