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How to get fromEast Harlem to Rikers Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from East Harlem to Rikers Island by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 6 subway, bus

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    1. Take the subway from 110th Street to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    53 min
    $6–11

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Harlem to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 4.4 mi
    8 min
    $21–26

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from East Harlem to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandwalk walk 4.9 mi
    1h 28m

East Harlem to Rikers Island by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between East Harlem, NY, USA and Rikers Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from East Harlem to Rikers Island. However, you can take the line 4 subway to Lexington Avenue/59th Street, take the subway to Queens Plaza, 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 then take the taxi to Rikers Island.

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