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How to get fromWashington Square Park to Roosevelt Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington Square Park to Roosevelt Island by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway subway M / ...
    18 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette St/E 4 St to Madison Av/E 58 Stbus bus M1
    43 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Square Park to Roosevelt Islandtaxi taxi 6.4 mi
    16 min
    $27–35
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Washington Square Park to Roosevelt Islandwalk walk 4.1 mi
    1h 15m

Washington Square Park to Roosevelt Island by foot and subway

Calendar969Weekly Services
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

MTA operates a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Roosevelt Island every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lafayette St/E 4 St to Madison Av/E 58 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 36 min.

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