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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Rikers Islandby bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rikers Island by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus bus Newark Airport Express
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    1h 38m
    $31–36

  2. Drive 23.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rikers Islandcar car 23.2 mi
    42 min
    $5–7

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    1h 43m
    $26–38

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Rikers-Islandrideshare rideshare 23.2 mi
    42 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark Airport (EWR) to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 23.2 mi
    42 min
    $140–170

Newark Airport (EWR) to Rikers Island by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Rikers Island, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Terminal B to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Queens Plaza, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 1h 38m.

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