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How to get fromNew York Penn Station to Rikers Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from New York Penn Station to Rikers Island by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Queens Plazasubway subway E
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    53 min
    $6–11

  2. Drive 9.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York Penn Station to Rikers Islandcar car 9.2 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York Penn Station to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 9.2 mi
    18 min
    $35–45

  4. Subway, bus via 34 St-Herald Sq

    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Queens Plazasubway subway R / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    58 min
    $6–11

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 32 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
    1h 14m
    $6–15

New York Penn Station to Rikers Island by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.6 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between New York Penn Station, NY, USA and Rikers Island, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from New York Penn Station to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Madison Av/E 32 St, Queens Plaza South/28 St, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 1h 14m.

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