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The average bus between New York and Rikers Island takes 50 min and the fastest bus takes 40 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from New York 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 New York and Rikers Island. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from New York is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Rikers Island at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Jackson Av/Orchard St and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
50 min • 1 change45 min • 1 change55 min • 1 change50 min • 1 change53 min • 1 change1h 23m • 1 change1h 23m • 1 change1h 23m • 1 change56 min • 1 change1h 26m • 1 change1h 26m • 1 change1h 26m • 1 change56 min • 1 change1h 26m • 1 change1h 26m • 1 change1h 26m • 1 change53 min • 1 change1h 23m • 1 change1h 23m • 1 change1h 23m • 1 change53 min • 1 change1h 23m • 1 change1h 23m • 1 change1h 23m • 1 change53 min • 1 change1h 23m • 1 change1h 23m • 1 change1h 23m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from New York to Rikers Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Rikers Island. However, there are services departing from 56 Av/2 St station and arriving at Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island station via Jackson Av/Orchard St station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
New York to Rikers Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 56 Av/2 St station.
New York to Rikers Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island station.
The distance between New York and Rikers Island is 11.8 km. The road distance is 17 km.
You can take a bus from 56 Av/2 St to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Jackson Av/Orchard St, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 44 min.
