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How to get fromPort Authority Bus Terminal to Rikers Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rikers Island by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Queens Plazasubway subway E
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    46 min
    $6–11

  2. Drive 9.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rikers Islandcar car 9.2 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 9.2 mi
    18 min
    $35–45

Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rikers Island by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and Rikers Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rikers Island. However, you can take the subway to Queens Plaza, walk to Jackson Av/42 Rd, take the bus to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, then walk to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Rikers Island.

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