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Directions to Roosevelt Island (Queens) with public transportation

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How to get to Roosevelt Island by bus?

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How to get to Roosevelt Island by train?

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Bus stations near Roosevelt Island in Queens

  • Borden Av/31 St,4 min walk,
  • 48 Av/Van Dam St,4 min walk,
  • Greenpoint Av/Gale Av,8 min walk,

Train stations near Roosevelt Island in Queens

  • Hunterspoint Avenue,12 min walk,

Subway stations near Roosevelt Island in Queens

  • 33 St-Rawson St,17 min walk,
  • Court Sq,19 min walk,
  • Queens Plaza,38 min walk,

Bus lines to Roosevelt Island in Queens

  • Q67,Li City Queens Plz,
  • Q39,Li City Queens Plz,
  • B24,Greenpoint West St,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Roosevelt Island?

    The closest stations to Roosevelt Island are:

    • Borden Av/31 St is 235 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 48 Av/Van Dam St is 282 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Greenpoint Av/Gale Av is 624 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Hunterspoint Avenue is 968 yards away, 12 min walk.
    • 33 St-Rawson St is 1435 yards away, 17 min walk.
    • Court Sq is 1553 yards away, 19 min walk.
    • Queens Plaza is 3220 yards away, 38 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Roosevelt Island?

    These bus lines stop near Roosevelt Island: Q32, Q39, Q60, Q67.

  • Which train lines stop near Roosevelt Island?

    These train lines stop near Roosevelt Island: FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, OYSTER BAY BRANCH, PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH, PORT WASHINGTON BRANCH.

  • Which subway line stops near Roosevelt Island?

    7

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Roosevelt Island in Queens?

    The nearest subway station to Roosevelt Island in Queens is 33 St-Rawson St. It’s a 17 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Roosevelt Island in Queens?

    The nearest train station to Roosevelt Island in Queens is Hunterspoint Avenue. It’s a 12 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Roosevelt Island in Queens?

    The nearest bus stops to Roosevelt Island in Queens are Borden Av/31 St and 48 Av/Van Dam St. The closest one is a 4 min walk away.

  • What time is the first subway to Roosevelt Island in Queens?

    The 7 is the first subway that goes to Roosevelt Island in Queens. It stops nearby at 3:01 AM.

  • What time is the last subway to Roosevelt Island in Queens?

    The G is the last subway that goes to Roosevelt Island in Queens. It stops nearby at 3:15 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Roosevelt Island in Queens?

    The PORT JEFFERSON BRANCH is the first train that goes to Roosevelt Island in Queens. It stops nearby at 6:32 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Roosevelt Island in Queens?

    The OYSTER BAY BRANCH is the last train that goes to Roosevelt Island in Queens. It stops nearby at 6:53 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to Roosevelt Island in Queens?

    The Q67 is the first bus that goes to Roosevelt Island in Queens. It stops nearby at 3:07 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Roosevelt Island in Queens?

    The Q39 is the last bus that goes to Roosevelt Island in Queens. It stops nearby at 2:53 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare to Roosevelt Island?

    The subway fare to Roosevelt Island costs about $2.75.

  • How much is the train fare to Roosevelt Island?

    The train fare to Roosevelt Island costs about $3.25 - $12.50.

  • How much is the bus fare to Roosevelt Island?

    The bus fare to Roosevelt Island costs about $2.75.

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Roosevelt Island, Queens
Roosevelt Island, QueensRoosevelt Island is an island in New York City's East River, within the borough of Manhattan. It lies between Manhattan Island to the west, and the borough of Queens, on Long Island, to the east. Running from the equivalent of East 46th to 85th Streets on Manhattan Island, it is about 2 miles (3.2 km) long, with a maximum width of 800 feet (240 m), and a total area of 147 acres (0.59 km2). Together with Mill Rock, Roosevelt Island constitutes Manhattan's Census Tract 238, which has a land area of 0.279 sq mi (0.72 km2), and had a population of 11,722 as of the 2020 United States Census.Lying below the Queensboro Bridge, the island cannot be accessed directly from the bridge itself. Vehicular traffic uses the Roosevelt Island Bridge to access the island from Astoria, Queens, though the island is not designed for vehicular traffic and has several areas designed as car-free zones. Several public transportation options to reach the island exist. The Roosevelt Island Tramway, the oldest urban commuter tramway in the U.S, connects the island to Manhattan Island's Upper East Side. The Roosevelt Island station carries the F and <F> trains of the New York City Subway. The NYC Ferry also maintains a dock on the east side of the island. On-island transport is provided by the Red Bus service. The island was called Minnehanonck by the Lenape and Varkens Eylandt (Hog Island) by the Dutch during the colonial era and later Blackwell's Island. It was known as Welfare Island when it was used principally for hospitals, from 1921 to 1973. It was renamed Roosevelt Island (in honor of Franklin D. Roosevelt) in 1973.Roosevelt Island is owned by the city but was leased to the New York State Urban Development Corporation for 99 years in 1969. Most of the residential buildings on Roosevelt Island are rental buildings. There is also a cooperative named Rivercross and a condominium building named Riverwalk. One rental building (Eastwood) has left New York State's Mitchell-Lama Housing Program, though current residents are still protected. It is now called Roosevelt Landings. There are attempts to privatize three other buildings, including the cooperative. The New York City Fire Department also maintains its Special Operations Command facility at 750 Main St. on the island.
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