Penn Station to Roosevelt Island Tram, Manhattan Tram Station by bus
Quick answer: Take the Q32 bus from W 32 St/7 Av to E 59 St/3 Av. The trip takes about 33 minutes door to door on a weekday (27 to 38 depending on the connection). The Q32 bus comes about every 12 minutes during the day. The Q32 bus runs only a few times from W 32 St/7 Av to E 59 St/3 Av between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Penn Station to Roosevelt Island Tram, Manhattan Tram Station
- Q32
- Walk 4 minto W 32 St/7 Av
- Q32 Q32 busFrom W 32 St/7 Av10 stops, about 27 min
- Get off at E 59 St/3 Av
- Roosevelt Island Tram, Manhattan Tram StationWalk about 3 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 4 minutes from Penn Station to W 32 St/7 Av.
- Take the Q32 bus from W 32 St/7 Av to E 59 St/3 Av. It's 10 stops, about 27 minutes.
- From E 59 St/3 Av, walk about 3 minutes to Roosevelt Island Tram, Manhattan Tram Station.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | Q32 bus in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 36 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 28 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 28 min | About every 10 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 24 minutes. The Q32 bus runs only a few times from W 32 St/7 Av to E 59 St/3 Av between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after E 59 St/Lexington Av. The next stop is E 59 St/3 Av. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Newark Penn Station is a different station, in Newark, New Jersey. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Moynihan Train Hall, across the street, serves LIRR and Amtrak riders too. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Penn Station to Roosevelt Island Tram, Manhattan Tram Station: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to Roosevelt Island Tram, Manhattan Tram Station by public transit?
Take the Q32 bus from W 32 St/7 Av to E 59 St/3 Av.
How long does it take?
About 33 minutes door to door on a weekday, 27 to 38 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 28 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The Q32 bus goes all the way.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 24 minutes. The Q32 bus runs only a few times from W 32 St/7 Av to E 59 St/3 Av between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Related routes
- Penn Station to Rockefeller Center
- Penn Station to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Penn Station to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- Penn Station: visitor information
- Penn Station: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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