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How to get fromRikers Island to Jamaica Stationby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rikers Island to Jamaica Station 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 Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway subway E
    51 min
    $6–10

  2. Drive 13.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rikers Island to Jamaica Stationcar car 13.9 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rikers Island to Jamaica Stationtaxi taxi 13.9 mi
    22 min
    $55–70

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 Stbus bus Q100
    2. Take the bus from Queens Plaza South/28 St to Sutphin Blvd/91 Avbus bus Q60
    1h 39m
    $6–15

Rikers Island to Jamaica Station by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar520Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.9 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Jamaica Station via Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, Queens Plaza South/27 St, Queens Plaza South/28 St, and Sutphin Blvd/91 Av in around 1h 39m.

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