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Welcome to Roosevelt Island

Transportation

The Roosevelt Island
Red Bus Service
Phone (212) 832-4558

Red Bus

Hours of Operation

Mon-Thurs 6:00 AM to 2:30 AM
Friday - Saturday 6:00 AM to 4:00 AM
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 7:00 AM to 2:30 AM

Morning Rush Hours (M-F): 7:00 AM-10:00 AM
Evening Rush Hours (M-F): 3:00 PM-8:00 PM

Non-Rush Hour Service runs every 15 minutes
Rush Hour Service runs every 7 1/2 Minutes

Red Bus Service on Roosevelt Island
Mirrors the Tram Schedule After Rush Hour

Click here Red Shuttle Bus schedule
Click Here for the Tram Information

Fare Information

MTA Metrocards are NOT Accepted
$0.25 per trip
$0.10 Seniors and Disabled
Free to Students 18 and under (With School I.D.)
Children 5 years and older are full fare
Children under 5 years old are free
Maximum Bill accepted $1.00 (Hybrid Buses Only)

Please fold strollers before entering the bus

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Red Bus Stop Locations
(From North to South)

The Octagon Apartments
Octagon Park Comfort Station (Southbound Only)
40 River Road (Manhattan Park)
Motorgate / Gristedes
Northtown Baseball Field (Northbound Only)
579 Main Street / M&D Deli
Good Shepherd Chapel / Senior Center
502 Main Street / Youth Center (Northbound Only)
Southtown/Riverwalk Bar & Grill - Main Street
Subway / Southtown - West Service Drive

Bus Sign
Look for this Bus Stop Sign Throughout the Island

Shopping Bus Service

The Shoppers Bus service is available for seniors and disabled persons every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Senior Center (546 Main Street). Seniors and/or aide must have identification available before boarding the bus. Children are not allowed to ride the Shoppers Bus. Adults 18 and over will be allowed on the SB only if they are assisting a senior or disabled person. COSTCO shoppers must bring shopping bags and/or cart for groceries.

Participants of the Shoppers Bus are encouraged to notify the Senior Center 1 day in advance prior to boarding. Please contact Rema Townsend, Director of the Senior Center, at 212-980-1888 to be added to the SB list.

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