The average bus between Rikers Island and Far Rockaway takes 2h 17m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rikers Island to Far Rockaway. 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 4 hours between Rikers Island and Far Rockaway. The earliest departure is at 3:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rikers Island is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Far Rockaway at 8:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rikers Island to Far Rockaway? 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 Rikers Island to Far Rockaway. However, there are services departing from Rikers Island station and arriving at Far Rockaway station via Queens Plaza South/27 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Rikers Island to Far Rockaway bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island station.
Rikers Island to Far Rockaway bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Beach 21 St Terminal/Beach 21 St station.
The distance between Rikers Island and Far Rockaway is 23.3 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a vehicle from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Beach 21 St Terminal/Beach 21 St via Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, Queens Plaza South/27 St, Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd, E 60 St/Lexington Av, and East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue in around 2h 55m.