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Trip Overview

The average bus between Queens and Rikers Island takes 1h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 15m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Queens 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.

1h 35m
Duration
15 mi
Distance
$14
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Queens to Rikers Island bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Queens and Rikers Island. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Queens is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Rikers Island at 1:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Queens Blvd/59 Av and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 30m • 2 changes
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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 28m • 2 changes
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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 43m • 2 changes
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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 51m • 2 changes
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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 19m • 2 changes
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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 15m • 2 changes
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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 43m • 2 changes
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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 43m • 2 changes
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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 43m • 2 changes
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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 43m • 2 changes
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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 43m • 2 changes
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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 43m • 2 changes
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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 43m • 2 changes
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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 43m • 2 changes
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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Queens 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.

Map of how to get from Queens to Rikers Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/Liberty Av to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Queens Blvd/59 Av, Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 1h 30m.

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