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How to get fromRikers Island to Lower Manhattanby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rikers Island to Lower Manhattan 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 Canal Stsubway subway R / ...
    54 min
    $6–10

  2. Drive  11.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rikers Island to Lower Manhattancar car 11.1 mi
    21 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 41 Stbus bus Q32
    3. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus bus M1 / ...
    1h 29m
    $9–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rikers Island to Lower Manhattantaxi taxi 11.1 mi
    21 min
    $50–65

Rikers Island to Lower Manhattan by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar520Weekly Services
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.7 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Rikers Island, NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Broadway/Spring St via Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, Queens Plaza South/27 St, Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd, 5 Av/W 41 St, and 5 Av/W 42 St in around 1h 29m.

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