- Distance: 5 mi
- Duration: 22 min
The average bus between Rikers Island and Roosevelt Island takes 22 min and the fastest bus takes 15 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Rikers Island to Roosevelt Island. 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 15 minutes between Rikers Island and Roosevelt Island. 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 Roosevelt Island at 11:48 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rikers Island station and arriving at Roosevelt Island station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
Rikers Island to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island station.
Rikers Island to Roosevelt Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 21 St/41 Av station.
The distance between Rikers Island and Roosevelt Island is 6.9 km. The road distance is 8 km.
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to 21 St/41 Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min.