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How to get fromHoward Beach to Rikers Islandby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Howard Beach to Rikers Island by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/163 Av to Queens Blvd/59 Avbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Woodhaven Blvd to Queens Plazasubway subway R / ...
    3. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus
    1h 22m
    $9–18

  2. Drive 10.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Howard Beach to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandcar car 10.4 mi
    23 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Howard Beach to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 10.4 mi
    23 min
    $45–60

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/157 Av to 61 St/Roosevelt Avbus bus Q53-Sbs
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    1h 32m
    $9–18

  5. Bus via Queens Blvd/59 Av

    1. Take the bus from Cross Bay Blvd/163 Av to Queens Blvd/59 Avbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/59 Av to Queens Blvd/Northern Blvdbus bus Q60
    3. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus
    1h 37m
    $6–15

  6. Bus via Woodhaven Blvd

    1. Take the bus from 99 St /160 Av to Queens Blvd/59 Avbus bus Q11
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    1h 39m
    $9–18

Howard Beach to Rikers Island by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 18 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Cross Bay Blvd/157 Av to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via 61 St/Roosevelt Av, 61 St-Woodside, Queensboro Plaza, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 1h 32m.

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