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How to get fromHarlem to Rikers Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Line 2 subway, line 7 subway, bus

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    1. Take the subway from 125 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 2 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Queensboro Plazasubway subway 7 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus
    1h 1m
    $6–11

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harlem to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 4.3 mi
    8 min
    $20–25

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Harlem to Rikers Islandwalk walk 4.3 mi
    1h 23m

Harlem to Rikers Island by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Harlem to Rikers Island. However, you can take the line 2 subway to 42 St-Times Square, take the line 7 subway to Queensboro 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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