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

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

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to Court Sqsubway subway G
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    1h
    $6–11

  2. Drive 12.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn Heights to Rikers Islandcar car 12.8 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

  3. Subway, bus via Court St

    1. Take the subway from Court St to Queensboro Plazasubway subway N / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    1h 12m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn Heights to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    26 min
    $50–65

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

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h

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

There is no direct connection from Brooklyn Heights to Rikers Island. However, you can take the subway to Court Sq, walk to Jackson Av/42 Rd, take the bus to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, then walk to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Court St to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Queensboro Plaza, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 1h 12m.

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