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A red Roosevelt Island Tramway cabin hanging from its cables against a clear blue sky, with a residential tower below.
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Roosevelt Island Tramway

The Roosevelt Island Tramway is an aerial cable car that crosses the East River between East 60th Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan and Roosevelt Island. Opened in 1976 as a temporary link and rebuilt in 2010, its two red cabins travel about 960 metres beside the Queensboro Bridge, with views of the river and Midtown.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 06:00–24:00

Hours checked October 13, 2026 · source rioc.ny.gov

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon06:00–24:00
Tue06:00–24:00
Wed06:00–24:00
Thu06:00–24:00
Fri06:00–24:00
Sat06:00–24:00
Sun06:00–24:00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Roosevelt Island Tramway?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 06:00–24:00.

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