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How to get fromRikers Island to Far Rockawayby bus, train, subway, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 Stbus bus Q100
    2. Take the train from Woodside to Far Rockawaytrain train Far Rockaway Branch
    1h 55m
    $12–23

  2. Drive 22.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rikers Island to Far Rockawaycar car 22.2 mi
    34 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, subway via Parsons Blvd/88 Av

    1. Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 Stbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Queens Plaza to Parsons Blvdsubway subway F / ...
    3. Take the bus from Parsons Blvd/88 Av to Mott Av/Beach 22 Stbus bus
    1h 55m
    $9–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rikers Island to Far Rockawaytaxi taxi 22.2 mi
    34 min
    $85–110

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 Stbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Queens Plaza to Jay St-MetroTechsubway subway F / ...
    3. Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway subway A
    1h 57m
    $6–10

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 Stbus bus Q100
    2. Take the bus from East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue to Beach 21 St Terminal/Beach 21 Stbus bus Qm17
    2h 55m
    $9–23

Rikers Island to Far Rockaway by foot, bus, subway, and train

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Rikers Island to Far Rockaway.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 25 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Rikers Island, NY, USA and Far Rockaway, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Beach 21 St Terminal/Beach 21 St via Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, Queens Plaza South/27 St, Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd, E 60 St/Lexington Av, and East 57th Street & 3rd Avenue in around 2h 55m.

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