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How to get fromUpper West Side to Roosevelt Island Tramwayby subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Upper West Side to Roosevelt Island Tramway by subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway, subway

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    1. Take the subway from 86 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 1 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway F / ...
    25 min
    $6

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Roosevelt Island Tramwaytaxi taxi 6.3 mi
    14 min
    $27–33

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Upper West Side to Roosevelt Island Tramwaywalk walk 4.3 mi
    1h 2m

Upper West Side to Roosevelt Island Tramway by subway and foot

Calendar969Weekly Services
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.2 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Roosevelt Island Tramway, NY, USA?

You can take a subway from 86 St to Roosevelt Island Tramway via 42 St-Times Square, 42 St-Bryant Park, and Roosevelt Island in around 25 min.

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