The average bus between Rikers Island and New York takes 53 min and the fastest bus takes 32 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Rikers Island to New York. 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 New York. 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 New York at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island and take an average of 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Rikers Island to New York. However, there are services departing from Rikers Island station and arriving at New York station via Queens Plaza South/27 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Rikers Island to New York bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island station.
Rikers Island to New York bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 2 St/55 Av station.
The distance between Rikers Island and New York is 11.8 km. The road distance is 11 km.
You can take a vehicle from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to 2 St/55 Av via Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, Queens Plaza South/27 St, and Jackson Av/Queens Plaza South in around 49 min.
