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How to get fromParsons Boulevard Station to Rikers Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Parsons Boulevard Station to Rikers Island by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer to Queens Plazasubway subway E
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    56 min
    $6–11

  2. Drive 14.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Parsons Boulevard Station to Rikers Islandcar car 14.1 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Parsons Boulevard Station to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 14.1 mi
    22 min
    $55–70

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to Queens Blvd/Northern Blvdbus bus Q60
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    1h 53m
    $6–15

Parsons Boulevard Station to Rikers Island by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.4 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Parsons Boulevard Station, NY, USA and Rikers Island, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Parsons Boulevard Station to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av, Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 1h 53m.

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