Soaring Above the City: The Roosevelt Island Tramway Experience

Getting There

• Public Bus

  From anywhere in Greenwich, head to the nearest bus stop that serves the Metro-North Railroad. Take the train towards Grand Central Terminal, and get off at Grand Central. Once at Grand Central, follow the signs to the MTA Subway. Take the 4, 5, 6, or S train to 59th Street - Lexington Avenue. From the subway station, you can walk east for about 2 blocks to reach 254 E 60th St, where the Roosevelt Island Tramway station is located.

• Train and Tram

  Start at the Greenwich Metro-North train station and take a train towards Grand Central Terminal. When you arrive at Grand Central, exit the station and make your way to the 59th Street subway station. Take the Q train towards 96th Street and get off at 63rd Street - Lexington Avenue. Transfer to the F train and head towards 21st Street - Queensbridge, getting off at Roosevelt Island station. Walk to the Roosevelt Island Tramway entrance located at 254 E 60th St.

• Walking and Subway

  If you are near the Greenwich waterfront, you can walk to the nearest Metro-North station. Take the train to Grand Central Terminal. From there, walk to the nearest subway station at 59th Street - Lexington Avenue. Take the Q train towards 96th Street and get off at 63rd Street - Lexington Avenue. From there, walk to the Roosevelt Island Tramway located at 254 E 60th St.