How to get from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island in Manhattan, take the 119 bus from JFK Blvd at Duncan Ave station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the A subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 119119
Subway - A
Walk to Roosevelt Island
Leaves from JFK Blvd at Duncan Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    JFK Blvd at Duncan Ave
    ID 20813
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Roosevelt Island
    Walk to
    Roosevelt Island
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 80 bus from West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave station to C Columbus Drive at Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PATH train and finally take the A subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8080
Train - PATH
Subway - A
Walk to Roosevelt Island
Leaves from West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave
    ID 21158
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Exchange Pl Via Journal Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    C Columbus Drive at Grove St
    ID 20643
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grove Street
    ID GRV
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    33rd Via Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    9th Street
    ID 9TH
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    W 4 St-Wash Sq
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roosevelt Island
    Walk to
    Roosevelt Island
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island

The distance between Jersey City, Manhattan and Roosevelt Island, Manhattan is approximately 9.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jersey City 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.

Public transit stations close to Jersey City

Jersey City is located at Jersey City, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave.

Bus stations close to Jersey City:

  • West Side Ave At Fairmount Ave
  • West Side Ave At Fairview Ave
  • West Side Ave At Gautier Ave

Public transit stations close to Roosevelt Island, Manhattan

Roosevelt Island is located at Roosevelt Island, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 86 St & Central Park West.

Subway stations close to Roosevelt Island:

  • 86 St
  • 96 St
  • 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Bus stations close to Roosevelt Island:

  • 86 St & Central Park West
  • W 86 St/Central Park West
  • Central Park West/W 86 St

Related Routes

By bus, subway and train

To get from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 80 bus from West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave station to C Columbus Drive at Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PATH train and finally take the A subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8080
Train - PATH
Subway - A
Walk to Roosevelt Island
Leaves from West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Side Ave at Fairmount Ave
    ID 21158
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Exchange Pl Via Journal Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    C Columbus Drive at Grove St
    ID 20643
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grove Street
    ID GRV
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    33rd Via Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    9th Street
    ID 9TH
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    W 4 St-Wash Sq
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roosevelt Island
    Walk to
    Roosevelt Island
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 119, Bus line A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 80, Bus line PATH, Bus line A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Jersey City and Roosevelt Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Jersey City to Roosevelt Island?

    The 119 bus line goes from JFK Blvd at Duncan Ave station near Jersey City in New York - New Jersey to New York station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till New York station near Roosevelt Island in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Jersey City in New York - New Jersey and Roosevelt Island in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Jersey City to get to Roosevelt Island?

    Get on the 119 bus from the JFK Blvd at Duncan Ave stop near Jersey City in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Jersey City and Roosevelt Island?

    Get off the bus at the New York station, which is closest to Roosevelt Island in Manhattan.

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