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How to get fromRikers Island to 149th Street–Grand Concourse Stationby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Rikers Island to 149th Street–Grand Concourse Station by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus, line 2 subway

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    1. Take the bus from Viele Av/Casanova St to Prospect Av/Westchester Avbus bus Bx46
    2. Take the subway from Prospect Av to 149 St-Hostossubway subway 2 / ...
    46 min
    $6–10

  2. Bus, line 4 subway

    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 149 St-Hostossubway subway 4 / ...
    51 min
    $6–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rikers Island to 149th Street–Grand Concourse Stationtaxi taxi 3.3 mi
    8 min
    $17–21

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Rikers Island to 149th Street–Grand Concourse Stationwalk walk 3.2 mi
    1h 2m

Rikers Island to 149th Street–Grand Concourse Station by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar520Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.9 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Rikers Island, NY, USA and 149th Street–Grand Concourse Station, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rikers Island to 149th Street–Grand Concourse Station. However, you can walk to Viele Av/Casanova St, take the bus to Prospect Av/Westchester Av, walk to Prospect Av, take the line 2 subway to 149 St-Hostos, then walk to 149th Street–Grand Concourse Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to 149th Street–Grand Concourse Station via Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, Queens Plaza South/27 St, Queens Plaza, Lexington Avenue/59th Street, and 149 St-Hostos in around 51 min.

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