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How to get fromRikers Island to 125th Streetby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Rikers Island to 125th Street by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus, line 6 subway

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    1. Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 Stbus bus Q100
    2. Take the subway from Lexington Avenue/59th Street to 125th Streetsubway subway 6 / ...
    47 min
    $6–10

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rikers Island to 125th Streettaxi taxi 4 mi
    7 min
    $19–24

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Rikers Island to 125th Streetwalk walk 3.9 mi
    1h 14m

Rikers Island to 125th Street by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar520Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.6 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Rikers Island, NY, USA and 125th Street, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rikers Island to 125th Street. However, you can walk to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, take the bus to Queens Plaza South/27 St, walk to Queens Plaza, take the subway to Lexington Avenue/59th Street, then take the line 6 subway to 125th Street. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to 125th Street.

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