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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 56 Av/2 St to Jackson Av/Orchard Stbus bus Q101
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    45 min
    $6–15

  2. Drive 10.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Rikers Islandcar car 10.4 mi
    20 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 6 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Astor Pl to Hunts Point Avsubway subway 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from E 163 St/Southern Blvd to Ryawa Av/Halleck Stbus bus Bx6 / ...
    1h 12m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 10.4 mi
    20 min
    $40–50

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq 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

New York to Rikers Island by bus and foot

Calendar441Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7.1 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

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

You can take a bus from 56 Av/2 St to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Jackson Av/Orchard St, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 45 min.

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