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How to get fromEast Village to Rikers Islandby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from East Village to Rikers Island by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    26 min
    $3–8

  2. Drive 9.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Village to Rikers Islandcar car 9.9 mi
    19 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 6 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Astor Pl to Hunts Point Avsubway subway 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from E 163 St/Southern Blvd to Ryawa Av/Halleck Stbus bus Bx6 / ...
    1h 12m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Village to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 9.9 mi
    19 min
    $35–50

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 8 St-NYU to Queens Plazasubway subway R / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    56 min
    $6–11

East Village to Rikers Island by bus and foot

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.5 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 26 min.

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