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The cabin rises beside the Queensboro Bridge and carries you across the East River, changing the view from the Manhattan street grid to the river, bridge structure and waterfront. It is a different encounter with the city from standing inside an observation room.\n\nThe tram began as an interim transport solution in 1976 and became a permanent connection. That working role remains part of the visit: residents and commuters share the cabins with people making the crossing for the view. Give boarding and circulation the space they need rather than expecting the whole cabin to operate as a sightseeing platform.\n\nOn the island, choose whether to make a short waterfront walk or a longer exploration. The useful thing about the crossing is the change of viewpoint; a brief island visit can be enough if that is what you came for. Decide how far you want to walk before starting away from the terminal.\n\nThe Manhattan station at East 60th Street and Second Avenue is the clear departure point. 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Highlights include Red aerial tram, East River crossing, Optional island waterfront walk." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What does admission include?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Standard MTA fare $3 each way before eligible transfers or fare caps. A simple out-and-back costs $6 without a transfer benefit." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I arrive?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Lexington Av/59 St · 4/5/6 or N/R/W. Walk east to Second Avenue and East 60th Street for the Manhattan tram station. Lift access serves the cabin boarding level. Journey estimates reach this station; add the cabin wait and crossing." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What access arrangements matter?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "RIOC describes accessible cabin service for mobility devices, strollers and bicycles. Use the station’s accessible approach and follow staff boarding instructions." } } ] } ] } ], "editorialMarkdown": "[View next **Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island ferry**]()\n\n## Roosevelt Island Tram & waterfront walk\n\nRide the red tram above the East River, then make a short island waterfront outing.\n\n[Plan this experience]()\n\n[Explore the story]()\n\nCost **Standard MTA fare $3 each way before eligible transfers or fare caps. A simple out-and-back costs $6 without a transfer benefit.**\n\nTime to allow **Allow about 90 minutes, plus travel.**\n\nPlace **Upper East Side to Roosevelt Island, Manhattan**\n\n01 / The experience\n\n### A commuter crossing with a skyline view built into the journey.\n\nRide the red tram above the East River, then make a short island waterfront outing.\n\nThe Roosevelt Island Tram makes transport itself part of a small New York outing. The cabin rises beside the Queensboro Bridge and carries you across the East River, changing the view from the Manhattan street grid to the river, bridge structure and waterfront. It is a different encounter with the city from standing inside an observation room.\n\nThe tram began as an interim transport solution in 1976 and became a permanent connection. That working role remains part of the visit: residents and commuters share the cabins with people making the crossing for the view. Give boarding and circulation the space they need rather than expecting the whole cabin to operate as a sightseeing platform.\n\nOn the island, choose whether to make a short waterfront walk or a longer exploration. The useful thing about the crossing is the change of viewpoint; a brief island visit can be enough if that is what you came for. Decide how far you want to walk before starting away from the terminal.\n\nThe Manhattan station at East 60th Street and Second Avenue is the clear departure point. A subway journey to that area is only the approach: boarding waits, the crossing and the island walk come afterwards. Returning by tram is another ride, so include both directions in the transport plan.\n\nA Midtown East meal can fit before or after the excursion without turning it into a day of several major attractions. The Met is a different Upper East Side visit, reached through another approach; combining a full museum visit and the island is a choice for a longer city day.\n\n![Roosevelt Island Tram & waterfront walk, New York]()\n\nSkyline views & tram rides **Roosevelt Island Tram & waterfront walk** New York\n\nIn pictures\n\n### The full gallery.\n\n02 / The essentials\n\n### Roosevelt Island Tram & waterfront walk: visit essentials\n\n1. 01\n\n Red aerial tram\n2. 02\n\n East River crossing\n3. 03\n\n Optional island waterfront walk\n\n04 / Before you go\n\n### Plan your visit\n\nAllow about 90 minutes, plus travel.\n\n#### Admission & spending\n\nStandard MTA fare $3 each way before eligible transfers or fare caps. A simple out-and-back costs $6 without a transfer benefit.\n\n[Tickets & visit details]()\n\n#### When to visit\n\nSun–Thu 06:00–02:00; Fri–Sat 06:00–03:30. Normally every 15 minutes, about every 7.5 minutes during the published weekday rush periods.\n\nUse the tram and a short island walk as a lighter city outing, then return to Manhattan with time for the Grand Central connection and 7 journey. The saved journey estimate reaches the mainland tram approach; it does not include the queue, crossing or island visit. Keep a longer exploration on a tennis-free day and leave the final return crossing clear of a fixed grounds-entry deadline.\n\n#### Arrive\n\nLexington Av/59 St · 4/5/6 or N/R/W. Walk east to Second Avenue and East 60th Street for the Manhattan tram station. Lift access serves the cabin boarding level. Journey estimates reach this station; add the cabin wait and crossing.\n\nManhattan tram station, East 60th Street and Second Avenue, New York, NY\n\nRIOC describes accessible cabin service for mobility devices, strollers and bicycles. Use the station’s accessible approach and follow staff boarding instructions.\n\nJourney times are estimates for ordinary daytime service, including the street approach. Add security, queues and any ferry or tram crossing separately. For a step-free journey, choose suitable stations and operating lifts; these routes are not an accessibility guarantee.\n\nChoose a Manhattan base for the city outing, then use the guide’s stadium journey for the separate trip to Queens.\n\n[Get directions]()\n\n#### Plan your visit\n\nTap with OMNY at the station; no timed sightseeing reservation. Tram fares are covered by the planner’s local-transport allowance rather than added again as attraction admission.\n\n[Visit the official website]()\n\n#### Accessibility\n\nRIOC describes accessible cabin service for mobility devices, strollers and bicycles. Use the station’s accessible approach and follow staff boarding instructions.\n\n05 / Where it is\n\n### Find it\nand what’s nearby.\n\nExplore around Roosevelt Island Tram & waterfront walk\n\n The map will load when you reach it.\n\nContinue exploring / New York\n\n### More things to do\n*in New York*\n\nExplore New York activities, sights and places to eat. Compare the time to allow, costs and booking details, then save your favourites to your itinerary.\n\n01 Restaurants & counters\n\n [![Grand Central Oyster Bar]()\n\n 01 Restaurants & counters **Grand Central Oyster Bar** $$$$ Estimated $103.10 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Seafood Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Eataly NYC Flatiron]()\n\n 02 Restaurants & counters **Eataly NYC Flatiron** $$ Estimated $39.20 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Italian Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Crif Dogs with optional PDT]()\n\n 03 Restaurants & counters **Crif Dogs with optional PDT** $$ Estimated $21.78 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Loaded hot-dog shop and separately booked cocktail bar Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Katz’s Delicatessen]()\n\n 04 Restaurants & counters **Katz’s Delicatessen** $$ Estimated $40.88 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Pastrami deli and counter experience Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Russ & Daughters Houston Street shop]()\n\n 05 Restaurants & counters **Russ & Daughters Houston Street shop** $$ Estimated $29.40 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Jewish appetizing shop and takeaway counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![L’Industrie West Village]()\n\n 06 Restaurants & counters **L’Industrie West Village** $$ Estimated $19.60 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Contemporary New York slice shop Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Los Tacos No. 1 Grand Central]()\n\n 07 Restaurants & counters **Los Tacos No. 1 Grand Central** $$ Estimated $23.95 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Taco counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Lucali Brooklyn]()\n\n 08 Restaurants & counters **Lucali Brooklyn** $$ Estimated $38.66 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Whole-pie pizza restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Sylvia’s]()\n\n 09 Restaurants & counters **Sylvia’s** $$ Estimated $52.84 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Soul-food restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![White Bear]()\n\n 10 Restaurants & counters **White Bear** $$ Estimated $16.33 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Small dumpling counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Shanghai You Garden Flushing]()\n\n 11 Restaurants & counters **Shanghai You Garden Flushing** $$ Estimated $38.66 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Shanghainese dumpling restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Arepa Lady Jackson Heights]()\n\n 12 Restaurants & counters **Arepa Lady Jackson Heights** $$ Estimated $34.80 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Colombian arepa restaurant with street-vendor roots Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Zaab Zaab Elmhurst]()\n\n 13 Restaurants & counters **Zaab Zaab Elmhurst** $$ Estimated $52.84 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Isan Thai restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![AbuQir]()\n\n 14 Restaurants & counters **AbuQir** $$ Estimated $64.44 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Egyptian seafood counter and restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n02 Destination dining\n\n [![Keens Steakhouse]()\n\n 15 Destination dining **Keens Steakhouse** $$$$$ Estimated $170.12 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Steakhouse Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Atomix]()\n\n 16 Destination dining **Atomix** $$$$$ Estimated $568.87 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Contemporary Korean tasting counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Jungsik New York]()\n\n 17 Destination dining **Jungsik New York** $$$$$ Estimated $463.95 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Modern Korean fine dining Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Sushi Sho]()\n\n 18 Destination dining **Sushi Sho** $$$$$ Estimated $670.15 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Edomae-rooted omakase counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Le Bernardin]()\n\n 19 Destination dining **Le Bernardin** $$$$$ Estimated $335.08 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Seafood fine dining Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Meju]()\n\n 20 Destination dining **Meju** $$$$$ Estimated $333.16 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Korean fermentation-focused chef’s counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Aska]()\n\n 21 Destination dining **Aska** $$$$$ Estimated $528.39 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Nordic-influenced tasting restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Semma]()\n\n 22 Destination dining **Semma** $$$$$ Estimated $119.85 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Regional South Indian à la carte dining Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Dirt Candy]()\n\n 23 Destination dining **Dirt Candy** $$$$$ Estimated $139.36 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Vegetable-led tasting restaurant Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n03 Beer gardens & bars\n\n [![Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden]()\n\n 24 Beer gardens & bars **Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden** $$ Estimated $48.97 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Czech & Slovak Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Rudy’s Bar & Grill]()\n\n 25 Beer gardens & bars **Rudy’s Bar & Grill** $$ Estimated $7.73 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Historic dive bar with hot dogs Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n04 Museums & landmarks\n\n [![Queens Museum]()\n\n 26 Museums & landmarks **Queens Museum** Explore experience]() [![MoMA PS1]()\n\n 27 Museums & landmarks **MoMA PS1** Explore experience]() [![Grand Central Terminal]()\n\n 28 Museums & landmarks **Grand Central Terminal** Explore experience]() [![The Met Fifth Avenue]()\n\n 29 Museums & landmarks **The Met Fifth Avenue** Explore experience]() [![MoMA — Midtown]()\n\n 30 Museums & landmarks **MoMA — Midtown** Explore experience]() [![American Museum of Natural History]()\n\n 31 Museums & landmarks **American Museum of Natural History** Explore experience]() [![9/11 Memorial & Museum]()\n\n 32 Museums & landmarks **9/11 Memorial & Museum** Explore experience]() [![Intrepid Museum]()\n\n 33 Museums & landmarks **Intrepid Museum** Explore experience]() [![Whitney Museum of American Art]()\n\n 34 Museums & landmarks **Whitney Museum of American Art** Explore experience]() [![Museum of the Moving Image]()\n\n 35 Museums & landmarks **Museum of the Moving Image** Explore experience]() [![The Noguchi Museum]()\n\n 36 Museums & landmarks **The Noguchi Museum** Explore experience]() [![New York Hall of Science]()\n\n 37 Museums & landmarks **New York Hall of Science** Explore experience]()\n\n05 Parks & gardens\n\n [![Gantry Plaza State Park]()\n\n 38 Parks & gardens **Gantry Plaza State Park** Explore experience]() [![Flushing Meadows Corona Park & Unisphere]()\n\n 39 Parks & gardens **Flushing Meadows Corona Park & Unisphere** Explore experience]() [![Bryant Park]()\n\n 40 Parks & gardens **Bryant Park** Explore experience]() [![The High Line]()\n\n 41 Parks & gardens **The High Line** Explore experience]() [![Central Park — Bethesda Terrace & the Lake]()\n\n 42 Parks & gardens **Central Park — Bethesda Terrace & the Lake** Explore experience]() [![Governors Island]()\n\n 43 Parks & gardens **Governors Island** Explore experience]()\n\n06 Street food & hot dogs\n\n [![Birria-Landia Queens truck]()\n\n 44 Street food & hot dogs **Birria-Landia Queens truck** $ Estimated $22.86 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Birria taco truck Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![NY Dosas]()\n\n 45 Street food & hot dogs **NY Dosas** $ Estimated $17.42 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Vegan South Indian pushcart Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Adel’s Famous Halal Food]()\n\n 46 Street food & hot dogs **Adel’s Famous Halal Food** $ Estimated $23.95 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Halal rice-platter cart Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Gray’s Papaya]()\n\n 47 Street food & hot dogs **Gray’s Papaya** $ Estimated $14.15 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. New York frank counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Tong Bangladeshi street food]()\n\n 48 Street food & hot dogs **Tong Bangladeshi street food** $ Estimated $20.69 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Bangladeshi street-food cart Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n07 Coffee, bagels & baking\n\n [![Ess-a-Bagel Third Avenue]()\n\n 49 Coffee, bagels & baking **Ess-a-Bagel Third Avenue** $ Estimated $23.95 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Bagel counter Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Supermoon Bakehouse]()\n\n 50 Coffee, bagels & baking **Supermoon Bakehouse** $ Estimated $19.60 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Creative bakery Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Culture Espresso Bryant Park]()\n\n 51 Coffee, bagels & baking **Culture Espresso Bryant Park** $ Estimated $13.07 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Independent coffee shop Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n08 Seasonal food markets\n\n [![Queens Night Market]()\n\n 52 Seasonal food markets **Queens Night Market** $$ Estimated $32.66 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Seasonal international night market Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n09 Skyline views & tram rides\n\n [![SUMMIT One Vanderbilt]()\n\n 53 Skyline views & tram rides **SUMMIT One Vanderbilt** Explore experience]() [![Top of the Rock]()\n\n 54 Skyline views & tram rides **Top of the Rock** Explore experience]()\n\n10 Harbour & island ferries\n\n [![Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island ferry]()\n\n 55 Harbour & island ferries **Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island ferry** Explore experience]()\n\n11 City walks\n\n [![Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walk]()\n\n 56 City walks **Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walk** Explore experience]()\n\n12 Baseball & stadium visits\n\n [![Citi Field — Mets baseball & ballpark tours]()\n\n 57 Baseball & stadium visits **Citi Field — Mets baseball & ballpark tours** Explore experience]()\n\n13 Beaches & the coast\n\n [![Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk]()\n\n 58 Beaches & the coast **Rockaway Beach & Boardwalk** Explore experience]()\n\n14 Theatre, jazz & comedy\n\n [![TKTS Times Square — choose a theatre night]()\n\n 59 Theatre, jazz & comedy **TKTS Times Square — choose a theatre night** Explore experience]() [![Village Vanguard]()\n\n 60 Theatre, jazz & comedy **Village Vanguard** Explore experience]() [![Comedy Cellar — MacDougal Street]()\n\n 61 Theatre, jazz & comedy **Comedy Cellar — MacDougal Street** Explore experience]()\n\n15 Food at the tennis\n\n [![Pat LaFrieda Meat Co.]()\n\n 62 Food at the tennis **Pat LaFrieda Meat Co.** $$ Estimated $35.93 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Substantial stadium sandwich Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![COQODAQ / CQDQ]()\n\n 63 Food at the tennis **COQODAQ / CQDQ** $$ Estimated $39.20 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Playful premium fried chicken Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Miznon]()\n\n 64 Food at the tennis **Miznon** $$ Estimated $34.84 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Mediterranean alternative Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![The Migrant Kitchen]()\n\n 65 Food at the tennis **The Migrant Kitchen** $$ Estimated $34.84 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Bowl or salad meal Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Salt Hank’s]()\n\n 66 Food at the tennis **Salt Hank’s** $$ Estimated $39.20 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. French dip sandwich Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Van Leeuwen Ice Cream]()\n\n 67 Food at the tennis **Van Leeuwen Ice Cream** $$ Estimated $10.89 per person with the standard drink choice, tax and the stated service/tip allowance. Sweet break Estimated meal total Explore experience]() [![Honey Deuce]()\n\n 68 Food at the tennis **Honey Deuce** $$ Optional cocktail estimate $32.66 per guest aged 21 or over, including tax. Optional signature cocktail Estimated meal total Explore experience]()\n\n16 Go deeper\n\n06 / Good to know\n\n### Roosevelt Island Tram & waterfront walk: frequently asked questions\n\n01 What makes this visit worthwhile?\n\nRide the red tram above the East River, then make a short island waterfront outing. Highlights include Red aerial tram, East River crossing, Optional island waterfront walk.\n\n02 What does admission include?\n\nStandard MTA fare $3 each way before eligible transfers or fare caps. A simple out-and-back costs $6 without a transfer benefit.\n\n03 How do I arrive?\n\nLexington Av/59 St · 4/5/6 or N/R/W. Walk east to Second Avenue and East 60th Street for the Manhattan tram station. Lift access serves the cabin boarding level. Journey estimates reach this station; add the cabin wait and crossing.\n\n04 What access arrangements matter?\n\nRIOC describes accessible cabin service for mobility devices, strollers and bicycles. Use the station’s accessible approach and follow staff boarding instructions.\n\nContinue exploring\n\n### Make New York\nyour own.\n\n[Visit the official site]()[← All things to do]()\n\nOpening hours, prices and access change. Confirm details on the official site before visiting." }