What is the cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Union Square?

The cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Union Square is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Union Square?

The fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Union Square is to line 6 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Roosevelt Island and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 47 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 17 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Roosevelt Island and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at Stuyvesant Cove. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Roosevelt Island and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lexington Avenue/59th Street and arriving at 14 St-Union Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Roosevelt Island to Union Square?

The distance between Roosevelt Island and Union Square is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Roosevelt Island to Union Square without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Roosevelt Island to Union Square?

The line 6 subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to 14 St-Union Sq takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Roosevelt Island to Union Square bus from?

Roosevelt Island to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 47 St station.

Where do I catch the Roosevelt Island to Union Square train from?

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

Where does the Roosevelt Island to Union Square bus arrive?

Roosevelt Island to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 17 St station.

Where does the Roosevelt Island to Union Square train arrive?

Roosevelt Island to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 14 St-Union Sq station.

Where can I stay near Union Square?

There are 3669+ hotels available in Union Square.

Roosevelt Island to Union Square - 6 ways to travel via line 6 subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Roosevelt Island to Union Square by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to 14 St-Union Sqsubway 6 / ...
10 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 47 St to 5 Av/W 17 Stbus M1 / ...
16 min
$3–8
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Stuyvesant Coveferry Rs
21 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island to Union Squaretaxi 5.7 mi
13 min
$25–30
Subway
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway M / ...
2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 14 St-Union Sqsubway Q / ...
15 min
$3
Walk
1. Take the foot from Roosevelt Island to Union Squarewalk 3.5 mi
1h 3m

Roosevelt Island to Union Square by subway

5132Weekly Subways

10 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Roosevelt Island, NY, USA and Union Square, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to 14 St-Union Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 47 St to 5 Av/W 17 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 16 min. OVR Ride LLC also services this route on demand.

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