What is the cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8?

The cheapest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8?

The fastest way to get from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $90 - $110.

Is there a direct train between Roosevelt Island and Terminal 8?

No, there is no direct train from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8. However, there are services departing from 86 St and arriving at Terminal 8 via New York Penn Station and Jamaica Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8?

The distance between Roosevelt Island and Terminal 8 is 21 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.

How do I travel from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 without a car?

The best way to get from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 without a car is to subway and train and tram which takes 1h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 train from?

Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from 86 St station.

Where does the Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 train arrive?

Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Can I drive from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8?

Yes, the driving distance between Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 is 17 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8.

Where can I stay near Terminal 8?

There are 1913+ hotels available in Terminal 8.

Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and tram

There are 6 ways to get from Roosevelt Island to Terminal 8 by subway, train, tram, taxi, car, towncar, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway, train, tram
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 34 St-Herald SqB
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
3. Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 8
1h 1m
Drive 16.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manhattan to Terminal 816.9 mi
28 min
$4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Terminal 816.9 mi
28 min
$90–110
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport17.4 mi
28 min
$80–110
Subway
1. Take the subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK AirportA
1h 20m
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Manhattan to New York JFK Airport
33 min
$85–100

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 20.8 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Roosevelt Island, NY, USA and Terminal 8, NY, USA?

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 86 St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport hourly, and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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