How to get from West New York to Roosevelt Island by bus and subway?

From West New York to Roosevelt Island by bus and subway

To get from West New York to Roosevelt Island in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 159 bus from Bergenline Ave at 60th St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q subway and finally take the M subway from Lexington Av/63 St station to Roosevelt Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The bus and subway schedule from West New York may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Roosevelt Island on the Moovit app.

47min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Subway - Q
Subway - M
Leaves from Bergenline Ave at 60th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bergenline Ave at 60th St
    ID 21877
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    159x New York 60th Street Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/63 St
    6 min
  • 7
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Roosevelt Island
    Ride to subway station
    Roosevelt Island
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from West New York to Roosevelt Island by bus and subway via 159, 7 and M

To get from West New York to Roosevelt Island in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 159 bus from Bergenline Ave at 60th St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 subway and finally take the M subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to Roosevelt Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The bus and subway schedule from West New York may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Roosevelt Island on the Moovit app.

47min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Subway - 7
Subway - M
Leaves from Bergenline Ave at 60th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bergenline Ave at 60th St
    ID 21877
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    159x New York 60th Street Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Mets-Willets Point
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    2 min
  • 7
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Roosevelt Island
    Ride to subway station
    Roosevelt Island
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West New York to Roosevelt Island

The distance between West New York, Manhattan and Roosevelt Island, Manhattan is approximately 7.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West New York to Roosevelt Island by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from West New York to Roosevelt Island

To check the bus and subway schedule from West New York to Roosevelt Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (West New York) and destination (Roosevelt Island), 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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Alternative route from West New York to Roosevelt Island by bus and subway via 159, 7 and M

To get from West New York to Roosevelt Island in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 159 bus from Bergenline Ave at 60th St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 subway and finally take the M subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to Roosevelt Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The bus and subway schedule from West New York may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Roosevelt Island on the Moovit app.

47min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Subway - 7
Subway - M
Leaves from Bergenline Ave at 60th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bergenline Ave at 60th St
    ID 21877
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    159x New York 60th Street Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    Mets-Willets Point
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    2 min
  • 7
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station Roosevelt Island
    Ride to subway station
    Roosevelt Island
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West New York to Roosevelt Island?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 159, Subway line Q, Subway line M.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West New York to Roosevelt Island?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 159, Subway line 7, Subway line M.

  • Is there a direct bus between West New York and Roosevelt Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from West New York to Roosevelt Island?

    The 159 bus line goes from Bergenline Ave at 60th St station near West New York in New York - New Jersey to 159x New York 60th Street Express station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till 159x New York 60th Street Express station near Roosevelt Island in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between West New York in New York - New Jersey and Roosevelt Island in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near West New York to get to Roosevelt Island?

    Get on the 159 bus from the Bergenline Ave at 60th St stop near West New York in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between West New York and Roosevelt Island?

    Get off the bus at the 159x New York 60th Street Express station, which is closest to Roosevelt Island in Manhattan.

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