What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Rikers Island?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Rikers Island is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Rikers Island?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Rikers Island is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Rikers Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Rikers Island. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Jackson Av/42 Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Newark to Rikers Island?

The distance between Newark and Rikers Island is 20 miles. The road distance is 21.8 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Rikers Island without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Rikers Island without a car is to train and subway and bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $8 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Rikers Island?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Newark to Rikers Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Rikers Island bus from?

Newark to Rikers Island bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Newark to Rikers Island bus arrive?

Newark to Rikers Island bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Newark to Rikers Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Rikers Island is 22 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Newark to Rikers Island.

Where can I stay near Rikers Island?

There are 3626+ hotels available in Rikers Island.

Newark to Rikers Island - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark to Rikers Island by train, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Train, subway, bus
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Queens Plazasubway R / ...
3. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus
1h 18m
$9–21
Drive 21.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Rikers Islandcar 21.7 mi
35 min
$4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus Q100
1h 28m
$14–48
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newark to Rikers Islandtaxi 21.7 mi
35 min
$75–95
Train, subway, bus via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Queens Plazasubway R / ...
3. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus
1h 20m
$8–540
Train, subway, bus via World Trade Center
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain
2. Take the subway from World Trade Center to Queens Plazasubway E
3. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus
1h 28m
$9–14

Newark to Rikers Island by train, foot, subway, and bus

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1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 19.9 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Queens Plaza, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 1h 28m.

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