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

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There are 5 ways to get from Jersey City to Rikers Island by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, subway, bus via 34 St-Herald Sq

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Queens Plazasubway subway R / ...
    3. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus
    1h 15m
    $9–14

  2. Drive 15.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Rikers Islandcar car 15.9 mi
    31 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    1h 29m
    $13–33

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 15.9 mi
    31 min
    $55–70

  5. Train, subway, bus

    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 23rd Streettrain train
    2. Take the subway from 23 St to Queens Plazasubway subway F / ...
    3. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus
    1h 16m
    $9–14

Jersey City to Rikers Island by train, subway, bus, and foot

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Rikers Island, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Queens Plaza, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 1h 29m.

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