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

The cheapest way to get from Union Square to Roosevelt Island is to line 4 subway which costs $3 and takes 6 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Union Square to Roosevelt Island is to line 4 subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3 Av/E 21 St and arriving at 3 Av/E 57 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

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

No, there is no direct ferry from Union Square to Roosevelt Island. However, there are services departing from Stuyvesant Cove and arriving at Roosevelt Island via East 90th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 14 St-Union Sq and arriving at Lexington Avenue/59th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Union Square to Roosevelt Island?

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

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

The best way to get from Union Square to Roosevelt Island without a car is to line 4 subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

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

The line 4 subway from 14 St-Union Sq to Lexington Avenue/59th Street takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Union Square to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 3 Av/E 21 St station.

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

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

Where does the Union Square to Roosevelt Island bus arrive?

Union Square to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 3 Av/E 57 St station.

Where does the Union Square to Roosevelt Island train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Roosevelt Island?

There are 3762+ hotels available in Roosevelt Island.

Union Square to Roosevelt Island - 6 ways to travel via line 4 subway, and bus

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

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Line 4 subway
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1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway 4 / ...
6 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 21 St to 3 Av/E 57 Stbus M101 / ...
23 min
$3–8
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Stuyvesant Cove to East 90th Stferry Rs
2. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Roosevelt Islandferry As
1h 15m
$10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Roosevelt Islandtaxi 5.9 mi
14 min
$26–31
Subway
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway Q / ...
2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway M / ...
18 min
$3
Walk
1. Take the walk from Union Square to Roosevelt Islandwalk 3.5 mi
1h 3m

Union Square to Roosevelt Island by subway

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 6 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 14 St-Union Sq to Lexington Avenue/59th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 21 St to 3 Av/E 57 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 23 min.

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