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How to get fromHempstead to Rikers Islandby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Queens Plazasubway subway E
    3. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus
    1h 30m
    $11–20

  2. Drive  20.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hempstead to Rikers Islandcar car 20.8 mi
    32 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsidebus bus n6 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to Queens Plazasubway subway F / ...
    3. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus
    2h 3m
    $9–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 20.8 mi
    32 min
    $190–230

Hempstead to Rikers Island by train, subway, bus, and foot

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Hempstead to Rikers Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 24.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Hempstead to Rikers Island. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, 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 take a bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via 179 St / Hillside, Jamaica-179 St, Queens Plaza, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 2h 3m.

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