How much does Roosevelt Tram cost?

ROOSEVELT ISLAND TRAMWAY COST One ride costs $2.75. You must have a MetroCard to ride the cable car. If you have an unlimited MetroCard, then the ride on the Roosevelt Island Tramway is included in your pass. To ride the cable car, you cannot yet use OMNY, the Tap & Go service that operates in the New York Subways.



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The Roosevelt Island Aerial Tramway provides a breathtaking 360-degree view of the Manhattan skyline. The tram crosses over the East River, reaching a maximum height of 250 feet (76 m) above the water! It costs the same as a ride on the NYC subway and is open daily from 6:00 am till at least 2:30 am the following day.

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Roosevelt Island's biggest transportation attraction is the Roosevelt Island Tram. For the price of a MetroCard swipe, you can rise 250 feet above the East River and be transported between Roosevelt Island and Manhattan in just four minutes!

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The Tramway is located on 2nd Avenue, between 59th Street and 60th Street.

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Theodore Roosevelt Island is open year-round from 6 am to 10 pm.

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The Roosevelt Island Tramway is an aerial tramway that provides service between Roosevelt Island and the Manhattan Tram Station, located at 59th Street and 2nd Avenue.

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Roosevelt Island Tram Tickets For adults, the ride costs just $2.90 each way. Those with an unlimited MetroCard won't have to pay anything. For a round-trip cost of just $5.80 for an adult, this is an awesome deal for an incredible view!

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During weekdays, commuters use the tram to get to and from work in the mornings and evenings. As a result, you can expect these hours to be especially busy from Monday to Friday. Note that most New Yorkers are commuting from Roosevelt Island to Manhattan in the morning rush hour.

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The tram is operated by Leitner-Poma on behalf of the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation of the State of New York, a state public benefit corporation created in 1984 to run services on the island.

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The tiny island is located in the middle of the East River, parallel to Manhattan's East 46th to 85th Streets. From Queens, you can get there via the Roosevelt Island Bridge—this is the only way to walk or drive onto the island. Its entrance is at Vernon Boulevard and Main Street in Astoria.

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