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

The cheapest way to get from Union Square to Randalls Island is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Union Square to Randalls Island is to line 4 subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway and arriving at 86th Street & Lexington Avenue. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 14 St-Union Sq and arriving at 125th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Union Square to Randalls Island?

The distance between Union Square and Randalls Island is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Union Square to Randalls Island without a car is to line 4 subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

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

The line 4 subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Street takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Union Square to Randalls Island bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, depart from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway station.

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

Union Square to Randalls Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 14 St-Union Sq station.

Where does the Union Square to Randalls Island bus arrive?

Union Square to Randalls Island bus services, operated by OVR Ride LLC, arrive at 86th Street & Lexington Avenue station.

Where does the Union Square to Randalls Island train arrive?

Union Square to Randalls Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 125th Street station.

Can I drive from Union Square to Randalls Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Union Square to Randalls Island is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Union Square to Randalls Island.

Where can I stay near Randalls Island?

There are 3852+ hotels available in Randalls Island.

Union Square to Randalls Island - 5 ways to travel via line 4 subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Union Square to Randalls Island by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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Line 4 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway 4 / ...
15 min
$3
Drive 7.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Union Square to Randalls Islandcar 7.9 mi
15 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to 86th Street & Lexington Avenuebus Nyc / ...
20 min
$3–8
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Stuyvesant Cove to East 90th Stferry Rs
21 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Randalls Islandtaxi 7.9 mi
15 min
$30–40

Union Square to Randalls Island by subway

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Distance: 5.6 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, OVR Ride LLC operates a bus from Union Square - 17th St & Broadway to 86th Street & Lexington Avenue on demand, and the journey takes 20 min. MTA Bus Company also services this route every 30 minutes.

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