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How to get fromQueens Plaza Station to Rikers Islandby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Queens Plaza Station to Rikers Island by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    26 min
    $3–8

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Queens Plaza Station to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 7.1 mi
    13 min
    $30–40

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Queens Plaza Station to Rikers Islandwalk walk 7.1 mi
    2h 16m

  4. Bus via 21 St/41 Av

    1. Take the bus from 21 St/41 Av to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    30 min
    $3–8

  5. Bus via Rikers Island

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    32 min
    $3–8

Queens Plaza Station to Rikers Island by bus and foot

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.5 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Queens Plaza Station, NY, USA and Rikers Island, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 26 min.

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