How to get from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn by bus and subway?

Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn - Subway Schedule

The 4 subway from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 4 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn by bus and subway

To get from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 4 subway from Lexington Av/59 St station to Crown Hts-Utica Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the B84 bus from Livonia Av/Ashford St station to Flatlands Av/Elton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Roosevelt Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Brooklyn on the Moovit app.

64min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Subway - 3
Bus - B84B84
Leaves from Lexington Av/59 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
    38 min
  • 4
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    New Lots Av
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Livonia Av/Ashford St
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - B84B84
    Wait for bus
    B84
    Spring Creek Gateway Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Flatlands Av/Elton St
    Ride to bus station
    Flatlands Av/Elton St
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn

The distance between Roosevelt Island, New York - New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey is approximately 14.29 mi, which can typically be traveled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn

To check the bus and subway schedule from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Roosevelt Island) and destination (Brooklyn), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Subway line 4, Subway line 3, Bus line B84.

  • Is there a direct subway between Roosevelt Island and Brooklyn?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn?

    The 4 subway line goes from Lexington Av/59 St station near Roosevelt Island in Manhattan to Crown Hts-Utica Av station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Crown Hts-Utica Av station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Roosevelt Island in Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Roosevelt Island to get to Brooklyn?

    Get on the 4 subway from the Lexington Av/59 St station near Roosevelt Island in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when traveling between Roosevelt Island and Brooklyn?

    Get off the subway at the Crown Hts-Utica Av stop, which is closest to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the first subway from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn?

    The first subway from Roosevelt Island in Manhattan to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey is Lexington Avenue Express. It leaves the Lexington Av/59 St station at 11:10 PM.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn?

    The ride from Roosevelt Island to Brooklyn costs $3.00.

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