🚡 Roosevelt Island · Visiting
Here for the day?
Everything you need for a great visit to Roosevelt Island — in one place.
🚡 Roosevelt Island Tram
Board at 59th St & 2nd Ave. Every 7–15 min, a 4-min ride. Tap OMNY or swipe — same $2.90 as the subway.
🚇 Subway — F train
The F stops at Roosevelt Island station, mid-island. Same fare.
⛴️ NYC Ferry
The Astoria route stops at Roosevelt Island year-round ($4), linking Astoria, LIC, Midtown (E 34th) and Wall St.
🚌 Free Red Bus
A free shuttle loops the island every 8–15 min — hop on to reach the far tips.
🚶 On foot
It's small: ~12 min to the south parks, ~25 min to the north tip.
Actually live here?
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