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How to get fromManhattan to Rikers Islandby bus, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Rikers Island by bus, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    26 min
    $3–8

  2. Drive 6.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Rikers Islandcar car 6.5 mi
    13 min
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 6.5 mi
    13 min
    $28–35

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Manhattan to Rikers Islandwalk walk 6.5 mi
    2h 5m

Manhattan to Rikers Island by bus and foot

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5.5 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 26 min.

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