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How to get fromRikers Island to Brooklynby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rikers Island to Brooklyn by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 Stbus bus Q100
    2. Take the subway from Queens Plaza to 15 St-Prospect Parksubway subway F
    1h 13m
    $6–10

  2. Drive 14.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rikers Island to Brooklyncar car 14.9 mi
    30 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 Stbus bus Q100
    2. Take the bus from Lee Av/Wallabout St to Nostrand Av/Church Avbus bus B44 / ...
    1h 20m
    $9–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rikers Island to Brooklyntaxi taxi 14.9 mi
    30 min
    $60–75

  5. Bus, line 5 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 Church Avsubway subway 5
    1h 20m
    $6–10

  6. Bus, subway via Church Av

    1. Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 Stbus bus Q100
    2. Take the subway from Queens Plaza to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctrsubway subway R / ...
    1h 32m
    $6–10

Rikers Island to Brooklyn by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar520Weekly Services
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Rikers Island, NY, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Nostrand Av/Church Av via Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, Queens Plaza South/27 St, Court Sq, Flushing Av, and Lee Av/Wallabout St in around 1h 20m.

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