The average bus between Rikers Island and Grand Central Terminal takes 58 min and the fastest bus takes 39 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal. 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 Rikers Island and Grand Central Terminal. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rikers Island is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Grand Central Terminal at 6:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island and take an average of 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

48 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Rikers Island station and arriving at Grand Central Terminal station via Queens Plaza South/27 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island station.
Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 47 St station.
The distance between Rikers Island and Grand Central Terminal is 9 km. The road distance is 14 km.
You can take a vehicle from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal via Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, Queens Plaza South/27 St, Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd, and 5 Av/W 47 St in around 1h 3m.