What is the cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to New York University?

The cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to New York University is to subway which costs $3 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to New York University?

The fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to New York University is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $26 - $32.

Is there a direct bus between Roosevelt Island and New York University?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 56 St and arriving at E 8 St/5 Av. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct train between Roosevelt Island and New York University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Broadway-Lafayette St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Roosevelt Island to New York University?

The distance between Roosevelt Island and New York University is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Roosevelt Island to New York University without a car?

The best way to get from Roosevelt Island to New York University without a car is to subway which takes 25 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Roosevelt Island to New York University?

The subway from Roosevelt Island to Broadway-Lafayette St takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Roosevelt Island to New York University bus from?

Roosevelt Island to New York University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 56 St station.

Where do I catch the Roosevelt Island to New York University train from?

Roosevelt Island to New York University train services, operated by MTA, depart from Roosevelt Island station.

Where does the Roosevelt Island to New York University bus arrive?

Roosevelt Island to New York University bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 8 St/5 Av station.

Where does the Roosevelt Island to New York University train arrive?

Roosevelt Island to New York University train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Broadway-Lafayette St station.

Where can I stay near New York University?

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Roosevelt Island to New York University - 5 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to Broadway-Lafayette Stsubway M / ...
25 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 56 St to E 8 St/5 Avbus M1 / ...
32 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island to New York Universitytaxi 6.1 mi
14 min
$26–32
Walk
1. Take the walk from Roosevelt Island to New York Universitywalk 4.1 mi
1h 14m
Bus via 3 Av/E 11 St
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 56 St to 3 Av/E 11 Stbus M102 / ...
34 min
$3–8

Roosevelt Island to New York University by subway and foot

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 25 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Roosevelt Island to Broadway-Lafayette St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 56 St to E 8 St/5 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 26 min.

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