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How to get fromTimes Square–42nd Street Station to Roosevelt Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Roosevelt Island by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway F / ...
    9 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus bus Q32
    27 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Roosevelt Islandtaxi taxi 4.9 mi
    10 min
    $22–27

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Roosevelt Islandwalk walk 3.2 mi
    58 min

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Roosevelt Island by foot and subway

Calendar969Weekly Services
Duration9 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.4 mi
  • Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Roosevelt Island, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Roosevelt Island every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Queens Plaza South/28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min.

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