What is the cheapest way to get from Bay Ridge to Rikers Island?

The cheapest way to get from Bay Ridge to Rikers Island is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bay Ridge to Rikers Island?

The fastest way to get from Bay Ridge to Rikers Island is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs $80 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Bay Ridge and Rikers Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Bay Ridge to Rikers Island. However, there are services departing from 3 Av/65 St and arriving at Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Madison Av/E 57 St and Jackson Av/42 Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Bay Ridge to Rikers Island?

The distance between Bay Ridge and Rikers Island is 19 miles. The road distance is 17.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bay Ridge to Rikers Island without a car?

The best way to get from Bay Ridge to Rikers Island without a car is to subway and bus which takes 1h 20m and costs $5 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Bay Ridge to Rikers Island?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Bay Ridge to Rikers Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bay Ridge to Rikers Island bus from?

Bay Ridge to Rikers Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 3 Av/65 St station.

Where does the Bay Ridge to Rikers Island bus arrive?

Bay Ridge to Rikers Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at East 57th Street & Madison Avenue station.

Can I drive from Bay Ridge to Rikers Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Bay Ridge to Rikers Island is 18 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Bay Ridge to Rikers Island.

Where can I stay near Rikers Island?

There are 3693+ hotels available in Rikers Island.

Bay Ridge to Rikers Island - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bay Ridge to Rikers Island by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from 8 Av to Queensboro Plazasubway N / ...
2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus Q100
1h 20m
$6–11
Drive 17.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bay Ridge to Rikers Islandcar 17.7 mi
33 min
$4–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from 3 Av/65 St to East 57th Street & Madison Avenuebus X27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus Q100
2h
$9–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bay Ridge to Rikers Islandtaxi 17.7 mi
33 min
$80–100

Bay Ridge to Rikers Island by subway, bus, and foot

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Distance: 19 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Bay Ridge, NY, USA and Rikers Island, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from 3 Av/65 St to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via East 57th Street & Madison Avenue, Madison Av/E 57 St, Queens Plaza South/28 St, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 2h.

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