Tram

The Roosevelt Island Tramway provides the most modern aerial tramway in the world, running every 7.5-15 minutes from 59th Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan to Tramway Plaza on Roosevelt Island.

Please note that the passengers must exit the tram at each stop (either Manhattan bound or Roosevelt Island bound) and pay again to return to the other side.

Hours of Operation

Sunday through Thursday: 6 AM - 2 AM

Friday and Saturday: 6 AM - 3:30 AM

Rush Hour Service

Morning Rush Hours (Monday through Friday every 7.5 minutes): 7 AM - 10 AM

Evening Rush Hours (Monday through Friday every 7.5 minutes): 2:30 PM - 8 PM

Weekend Rush Hours (Saturday and Sunday every 7.5 minutes): 7 AM - 10 PM

During all regular/non-rush hours, the tram will run every 15 minutes.

Holidays: Tram runs on a regular schedule, except for major holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day), during which the Tram runs on a rush hour schedule.