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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Rikers Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Rikers Island by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 7 subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Queensboro Plazasubway subway 7 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    47 min
    $6–11

  2. Drive 8.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Rikers Islandcar car 8.4 mi
    15 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 6 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to Hunts Point Avsubway subway 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from E 163 St/Southern Blvd to Ryawa Av/Halleck Stbus bus Bx6 / ...
    1h 7m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 8.4 mi
    15 min
    $30–45

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus bus Q32
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    58 min
    $6–15

Grand Central Terminal to Rikers Island by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.5 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Rikers Island, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Madison Av/E 42 St, Queens Plaza South/28 St, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 58 min.

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