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How to get fromJay St-MetroTech Station to Rikers Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jay St-MetroTech Station to Rikers Island by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to Queens Plazasubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    1h 5m
    $6–11

  2. Drive 12.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jay St-MetroTech Station to Rikers Islandcar car 12.6 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  3. Subway, bus via Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts

    1. Take the subway from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to Court Sqsubway subway G
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    1h 7m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jay St-MetroTech Station to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 12.6 mi
    25 min
    $50–65

Jay St-MetroTech Station to Rikers Island by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Jay St-MetroTech Station, NY, USA and Rikers Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jay St-MetroTech Station to Rikers Island. However, you can 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 vehicle from Jay St-MetroTech Station to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, Court Sq, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 1h 7m.

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