There are 3 ways to get from Manhattan to Cornell Tech by ferry, subway, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry
best- Take the ferry from East 90th St to Roosevelt Islandferry As
19 min$5Subway
cheapest- Take the subway from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway B
- Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Roosevelt Islandsubway M / ...
26 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Cornell Techtaxi 6.4 mi
17 min$27–35
Manhattan to Cornell Tech by ferry and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Cornell Tech is to subway which costs $3 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Cornell Tech is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $27 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at Roosevelt Island. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Cornell Tech. However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at Roosevelt Island via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Manhattan and Cornell Tech is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Cornell Tech without a car is to ferry which takes 19 min and costs $5.
The ferry from East 90th St to Roosevelt Island takes 14 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Manhattan to Cornell Tech train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Manhattan to Cornell Tech train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station.
There are 3760+ hotels available in Cornell Tech.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Cornell Tech, NY, USA?
NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 90th St to Roosevelt Island hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 86 St to Cornell Tech via 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and Roosevelt Island in around 26 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Roosevelt Island
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- 1-844-469-3377
- help@ferry.nyc
- Website
- NYC Ferry
Ferry from East 90th St to Roosevelt Island
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- NYC Ferry
- Schedules at
- NYC Ferry Routes
- Adult one-way
- $5
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $27–35
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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