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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 36m 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 36m
Duration
11 mi
Distance
$21
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

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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 32m
$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 11:00 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Rikers Island to Lower Manhattan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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 32m.

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