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 1 Av/E 23 St and arriving at 1 Av/E 55 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Union Square and Roosevelt 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 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 1 Av/E 23 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 1 Av/E 55 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 3669+ 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
best
1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway 4 / ...
6 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 1 Av/E 23 St to 1 Av/E 55 Stbus M15
12 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 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 foot from Union Square to Roosevelt Islandwalk 3.5 mi
1h 3m

Union Square to Roosevelt Island by subway

3448Weekly Subways

6 minAverage Duration

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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 1 Av/E 23 St to 1 Av/E 55 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 12 min. OVR Ride LLC also services this route on demand.

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