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How to get fromRikers Island to Newark Airport (EWR)by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rikers Island to Newark Airport (EWR) by bus, train, rideshare, 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 New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train Njcl / ...
    1h 32m
    $26–38

  2. Drive 23.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rikers Island to Newark Airport (EWR)car car 23.7 mi
    40 min
    $5–7

  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 Grand Central to Terminal Bbus bus Newark Airport Express
    1h 50m
    $31–35

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Rikers-Island to Newark-EWRrideshare rideshare 23.7 mi
    40 min

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rikers Island to Newark Airport (EWR)taxi taxi 23.7 mi
    40 min
    $140–170

Rikers Island to Newark Airport (EWR) by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar277Weekly Services
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rikers Island to Newark Airport (EWR).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Rikers Island, NY, USA and Newark Airport (EWR), USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Terminal B via Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, Queens Plaza South/27 St, Queensboro Plaza, Grand Central-42 St, and Grand Central in around 1h 50m.

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