Glide Over The East River On A Commuter Tram
Swipe the same fare as the subway and rise high above the East River toward Roosevelt Island.
🚡 The river crossing
The tram departs from a terminal near 60th Street and Second Avenue, and you board with the same swipe used on the subway. The red cabin climbs high above the East River, running parallel to the Queensboro Bridge with Midtown towers filling the windows on the way across. The crossing takes a few minutes, and cars run through the morning and late into the night. Commuters ride it to Roosevelt Island, while visitors treat the trip as a low-cost overlook. Aim for a spot against the glass, and the return leg frames the skyline from the opposite angle.
