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How to get fromRikers Island to Manhattanby bus, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Rikers Island to Manhattan by bus, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 Stbus bus Q100
    26 min
    $3–8

  2. Drive 6.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rikers Island to Manhattancar car 6.9 mi
    13 min
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rikers Island to Manhattantaxi taxi 6.9 mi
    13 min
    $29–35

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Rikers Island to Manhattanwalk walk 6.5 mi
    2h 5m

Rikers Island to Manhattan by foot and bus

Calendar520Weekly Services
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.4 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 26 min.

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