The average bus between Jamaica and Rikers Island takes 1h 46m and the fastest bus takes 1h 12m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Jamaica 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 Jamaica and Rikers Island. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Jamaica is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Rikers Island at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica to Rikers Island. However, there are services departing from Jamaica station and arriving at Rikers Island station via Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Jamaica to Rikers Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Av station.
Jamaica to Rikers Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island station.
The distance between Jamaica and Rikers Island is 12.8 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a bus from Sutphin Blvd/Liberty Av to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 1h 50m.
