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How to get fromBrooklyn Bridge to Rikers Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from York St to Queens Plazasubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    1h 9m
    $6–11

  2. Drive 12.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn Bridge to Rikers Islandcar car 12.9 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from York St/Gold St to Manhattan Av/Greenpoint Avbus bus B62
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    1h 43m
    $9–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn Bridge to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 12.9 mi
    26 min
    $50–65

Brooklyn Bridge to Rikers Island by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Brooklyn Bridge, NY, USA and Rikers Island, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Brooklyn Bridge to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via York St/Gold St, Manhattan Av/Greenpoint Av, Greenpoint Av, Court Sq, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 1h 43m.

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