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Rikers Island to Lower Manhattan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rikers Island and Lower Manhattan takes 1h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Rikers Island to Lower Manhattan. 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
11 mi
Distance
$21
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 Stbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 41 Stbus bus Q32
  3. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus bus M1 / ...
1h 29m
$9–23

Rikers Island to Lower Manhattan bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Rikers Island and Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Rikers Island is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 5m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 10m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 18m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 13m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 37m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 35m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company4h 10m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 13m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 37m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company4h 10m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 13m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 37m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company4h 10m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 13m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 37m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company4h 10m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 13m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 37m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company4h 6m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 12m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 13m • 2 changes

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    MTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus CompanyMTA Bus Company1h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rikers Island to Lower Manhattan? 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.

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  • Distance: 11.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Broadway/Spring St via Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, Queens Plaza South/27 St, Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd, 5 Av/W 41 St, and 5 Av/W 42 St in around 1h 29m.

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