The average bus between Columbia University and Rikers Island takes 1h 27m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Columbia University to Rikers Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Columbia University and Rikers Island. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Columbia University is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Rikers Island at 8:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Riverside Dr/W 119 St and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 17m • 2 changes


1h 16m • 2 changes


1h 28m • 2 changes


1h 26m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Columbia University to Rikers Island. However, there are services departing from Columbia University station and arriving at Rikers Island station via 5 Av/W 58 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Columbia University to Rikers Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverside Dr/W 119 St station.
Columbia University to Rikers Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island station.
The distance between Columbia University and Rikers Island is 6.9 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a vehicle from Columbia University to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Riverside Dr/W 119 St, 5 Av/W 58 St, Madison Av/E 57 St, Queens Plaza South/28 St, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 1h 42m.