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How to get from Randalls Island to Upper East Side by ferry?

Randalls Island to Upper East Side map

From Randalls Island to Upper East Side by ferry

Take one direct ferry from Randalls Island to Upper East Side in Manhattan: take the AS ferry from Astoria station to East 90th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

26min$4.00
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - ASAS
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from Astoria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Astoria
    ID 2319818
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Ferry - ASAS
    Wait for ferry
    AS
    East 90th St
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    East 90th St
    ID 2319872
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Randalls Island to Upper East Side by bus and subway

To get from Randalls Island to Upper East Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the Q18 bus from 30 Av/14 St station to 30 Av/31 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the W subway and finally take the 5 subway from Lexington Av/59 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

41min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q18Q18
Subway - W
Subway - 5
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from 30 Av/14 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    30 Av/14 St
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q18Q18
    Wait for bus
    Q18
    Maspeth Grand Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    30 Av/31 St
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30 Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    14 min
  • 7
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    E 180 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Randalls Island to Upper East Side

The distance between Randalls Island, Manhattan and Upper East Side, Manhattan is approximately 1.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Randalls Island to Upper East Side by ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Randalls Island

Randalls Island is located at Randalls Island, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Astoria Blvd/12 St.

Subway stations close to Randalls Island:

  • 30 Av
  • Astoria Blvd
  • Broadway

Bus stations close to Randalls Island:

  • Astoria Blvd/12 St
  • 30 Av/12 St
  • Astoria Blvd/14 St

Ferry stations close to Randalls Island:

  • Astoria

Public transit stations close to Upper East Side, Manhattan

Upper East Side is located at Upper East Side, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is E 86 St/Lexington Av.

Subway stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 96 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Upper East Side:

  • E 86 St/Lexington Av
  • E 86 St/2 Av
  • E 86 St/3 Av

Ferry stations close to Upper East Side:

  • East 90th St

Randalls Island to Upper East Side map

From Randalls Island to Upper East Side by bus and subway

To get from Randalls Island to Upper East Side in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the Q18 bus from 30 Av/14 St station to 30 Av/31 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the W subway and finally take the 5 subway from Lexington Av/59 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

41min$2.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q18Q18
Subway - W
Subway - 5
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from 30 Av/14 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    30 Av/14 St
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q18Q18
    Wait for bus
    Q18
    Maspeth Grand Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    30 Av/31 St
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    30 Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    14 min
  • 7
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    E 180 St
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Randalls Island to Upper East Side?

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Bus line AS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Randalls Island to Upper East Side?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line Q18, Bus line W, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Randalls Island and Upper East Side?

    Yes, there’s a direct ferry going from Randalls Island in Queens to Upper East Side in Manhattan in 26 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Randalls Island to Upper East Side?

    The AS ferry line goes from Astoria station near Randalls Island in Queens to East 90th St station near Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Randalls Island to Upper East Side by ferry?

    The total travel time between Randalls Island in Queens and Upper East Side in Manhattan by ferry is about 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Randalls Island to get to Upper East Side?

    Get on the AS ferry from the Astoria station near Randalls Island in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Randalls Island and Upper East Side?

    Get off the ferry at the East 90th St station, which is closest to Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • When is the first ferry from Randalls Island to Upper East Side?

    The first ferry from Randalls Island in Queens to Upper East Side in Manhattan is Astoria. It leaves the Astoria station at 3:10 AM.

  • How much is the ferry fare from Randalls Island to Upper East Side?

    The ride from Randalls Island to Upper East Side costs $4.00.

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