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How to get fromUnion Square to Roosevelt Islandby subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Line 4 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    6 min
    $3

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Stuyvesant Cove to East 90th Stferry ferry Rs
    21 min
    $5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 21 St to 3 Av/E 57 Stbus bus M101 / ...
    23 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Roosevelt Islandtaxi taxi 5.9 mi
    14 min
    $26–31

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway Q / ...
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway M / ...
    18 min
    $3

  6. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Union Square to Roosevelt Islandwalk walk 3.5 mi
    1h 3m

Union Square to Roosevelt Island by subway

Calendar3448Weekly Subways
Duration6 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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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, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Stuyvesant Cove to East 90th St hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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