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

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Roosevelt Island is to subway which costs $3 and takes 8 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Times Square to Roosevelt Island is to subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 47 St and arriving at Queens Plaza South/28 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Bryant Park and arriving at Roosevelt Island. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Times Square to Roosevelt Island?

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

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

The best way to get from Times Square to Roosevelt Island without a car is to subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Roosevelt Island takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Times Square to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 47 St station.

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

Times Square to Roosevelt Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Bryant Park station.

Where does the Times Square to Roosevelt Island bus arrive?

Times Square to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Queens Plaza South/28 St station.

Where does the Times Square to Roosevelt Island train arrive?

Times Square to Roosevelt Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Roosevelt Island station.

Where can I stay near Roosevelt Island?

There are 3805+ hotels available in Roosevelt Island.

Times Square to Roosevelt Island - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Roosevelt Islandsubway F / ...
8 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus Q32
18 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Roosevelt Islandtaxi 5.1 mi
11 min
$23–28
Walk
1. Take the foot from Times Square to Roosevelt Islandwalk 3.4 mi
1h 1m

Times Square to Roosevelt Island by subway

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Times Square, 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 47 St to Queens Plaza South/28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 18 min.

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