RIOC Red Bus & Q102

Roosevelt Island can be reached via the Q102 bus from Queens. 

RIOC also provides the Red Bus, which is free and makes convenient stops throughout the island. 

Strollers and shopping carts must be folded upon request of the bus operator.

Click here for Red Bus schedules. 

Red Bus Boarding

Red Bus Stops

Southbound Northbound
888 Main St. (The Octagon) Southpoint Park
Octagon Comfort Station Cornell Tech (W. Loop Rd.)
40 River Rd. (Manhattan Park) Sportspark (West Entrance)
10 River Rd. (Manhattan Park) Tramway Plaza West
575 Main St. (Bread & Butter Market) Subway Station West
543 Main St. (Good Shepherd Chapel) 502 Main St. (Youth Center)
Subway Station East 546 Main St. (Senior Center)
Tramway Plaza East 580 Main St.
Ferry Landing Capobianco Field
Sportspark (East Entrance) 686 Main St. (Gristedes)
Cornell Tech (E. Loop Rd.) 40 River Rd. East
Southpoint Park 888 Main St. (The Octagon)

Q102 Bus

The Q102 MTA bus circles Roosevelt Island and connects passengers to Queens. View the MTA Q102 schedule.

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Q102 Bus

Dogs and Animals on the Red Bus and Q102

  • No person may bring any animal on or into the bus unless enclosed in a container and carried in a manner which would not annoy other passengers.
  • This does not apply to working dogs for law enforcement agencies, to service animals, or to animals which are being trained as service animals and are accompanying persons with disabilities, or to animals which are being trained as service animals by a professional trainer. All service animals and animals being trained as service animals must be harnessed or leashed.