What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Rikers Island?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Rikers Island is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Rikers Island?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Rikers Island is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $60 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Rikers Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Rikers Island. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Av/Main St and arriving at Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Jackson Av/42 Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Long Island to Rikers Island?

The distance between Long Island and Rikers Island is 12 miles. The road distance is 15.9 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Rikers Island without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Rikers Island without a car is to line 7 subway and bus which takes 55 min and costs $5 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Rikers Island?

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Long Island to Rikers Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Rikers Island bus from?

Long Island to Rikers Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Roosevelt Av/Main St station.

Where does the Long Island to Rikers Island bus arrive?

Long Island to Rikers Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Jackson Av/Queens Plaza South station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Rikers Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Rikers Island is 16 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Long Island to Rikers Island.

Where can I stay near Rikers Island?

There are 3813+ hotels available in Rikers Island.

Long Island to Rikers Island - 4 ways to travel via line 7 subway, bus

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

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Line 7 subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Flushing-Main St to Queensboro Plazasubway 7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus Q100
55 min
$6–11
Drive 15.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Rikers Islandcar 15.8 mi
30 min
$3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Rikers Islandtaxi 15.8 mi
30 min
$60–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to Jackson Av/Queens Plaza Southbus Q63 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus Q100
1h 22m
$6–15

Long Island to Rikers Island by subway, bus, and foot

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Distance: 11.8 mi
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Rikers Island, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Jackson Av/Queens Plaza South, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 1h 22m.

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