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Manhattan to Rikers Island buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manhattan and Rikers Island takes 25 min and the fastest bus takes 23 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Manhattan 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.

25 min
Duration
6 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Manhattan to Rikers Island bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Manhattan and Rikers Island. The earliest departure is at 8:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Rikers Island at 8:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 5.5 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Rikers Island, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 26 min.

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