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How to get from34th Street–Herald Square Station to Rikers Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to Rikers Island by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Queens Plazasubway subway R / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    51 min
    $6–11

  2. Drive 8.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to Rikers Islandcar car 8.9 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 8.9 mi
    17 min
    $35–45

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W 32 St/Broadway to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus bus Q32
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    1h 7m
    $6–15

34th Street–Herald Square Station to Rikers Island by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.5 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between 34th Street–Herald Square Station, NY, USA and Rikers Island, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from 34th Street–Herald Square Station to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via W 32 St/Broadway, Queens Plaza South/28 St, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 1h 7m.

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