How to get to Randall's Island

Find directions to the island, which hosts various kinds of entertainment at its massive park and stadium, by bus, subway, car, bike, and foot.

Located off the eastern coast of Manhattan, Randall's Island is a lesser-known hub of recreation in New York City. The island mostly contains athletic fields and other green spaces, but at the center is Randall's Island Park, home to the massive Icahn Stadium and grounds for all kinds of festivals, concerts, and shows.

One of the most recent events there was Luzia, the latest circus spectacular from Cirque du Soleil. The Big Top was easy to spot from a mile away, but if you're unfamiliar with how to get to the island regardless, you're in the right place. Read below to learn how to get to Randall's Island by various modes of transportation so you don't miss out on all the entertainment it has to offer.

The below information is about getting to Randall's Island from Manhattan. For directions from other boroughs, visit Randall's Island's visitor page.

How to get to Randall's Island by car

All vehicles entering Randall's Island must use the RFK Triborough Bridge, which connects to the island from the intersection of 125th Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan. Those using GPS navigation should enter the following address for Randall's Island Park: 10 Central Road, New York, NY 10035.

Parking on the island is limited, and parking fees go into effect during events.

Rideshare services such as Uber, Lyft, and Curb (for booking yellow taxis) are additional options for getting to Randall's Island by car.

How to get to Randall's Island by bus

Take the M35 bus from its first stop at E 125 St / Lexington Av in Manhattan and get off one stop later at Main Rdy / Icahn Stadium. Randall's Island Park, adjacent to Icahn Stadium, is located steps away.

How to get to Randall's Island by bike or on foot

Two pedestrian bridges connect Manhattan to Randall's Island.

• RFK Triborough Bridge: From the intersection of 125th Street and Second Avenue on Manhattan's east side, you can walk or bike across the RFK Triborough Bridge to reach the island. It is approximately a 10-minute walk south of the bridge to reach Randall's Island Park.
• 103rd Street Footbridge (also called Ward's Island Bridge): From the intersection of East River Esplanade/FDR Drive and 103rd Street on Manhattan's east side, you can walk or bike across the 103rd Street Footbridge to reach the southern tip of Randall's Island. From there, it is approximately a 20-minute walk north to reach Randall's Island Park.

Those using Citi Bikes can utilize the docking station at Icahn Stadium to park or take out a bike.

How to get to Randall's Island by subway

There are no subway stops located on Randall's Island. The closest subway station is the 125th St. stop on the 4/5/6 line. Exit the stop at 125th St. and Lexington Avenue, and you can get to Randall's Island from there by bus, car, bike, or foot per the instructions above.