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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Rikers Islandby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Queens Plaza

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    41 min
    $6–11

  2. Drive 7.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Rikers Islandcar car 7.9 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 7.9 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus bus Q32
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    50 min
    $6–15

Midtown Manhattan to Rikers Island by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.9 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Midtown 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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