What is the cheapest way to get from Coney Island to Rikers Island?

The cheapest way to get from Coney Island to Rikers Island is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Coney Island to Rikers Island?

The fastest way to get from Coney Island to Rikers Island is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Coney Island and Rikers Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Coney Island to Rikers Island. However, there are services departing from Cropsey Av/Canal Av 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 19m.

How far is it from Coney Island to Rikers Island?

The distance between Coney Island and Rikers Island is 23 miles. The road distance is 21.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coney Island to Rikers Island without a car is to subway and bus which takes 1h 44m and costs $5 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Coney Island to Rikers Island?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Coney Island to Rikers Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coney Island to Rikers Island bus from?

Coney Island to Rikers Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Cropsey Av/Canal Av station.

Where does the Coney Island to Rikers Island bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Coney Island to Rikers Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Coney Island to Rikers Island is 22 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Coney Island to Rikers Island.

Where can I stay near Rikers Island?

There are 2893+ hotels available in Rikers Island.

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

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

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Subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Coney Island-Stillwell Av to Queens Plazasubway F / ...
2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus Q100
1h 44m
$6–11
Drive 21.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Coney Island to Rikers Islandcar 21.6 mi
39 min
$4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cropsey Av/Canal Av to East 57th Street & Madison Avenuebus X28 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus Q100
2h 19m
$9–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Coney Island to Rikers Islandtaxi 21.6 mi
39 min
$85–110

Coney Island to Rikers Island by subway, bus, and foot

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 23.3 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Coney Island, Kings County, NY, USA and Rikers Island, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Cropsey Av/Canal Av 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 19m.

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