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How to get fromRikers Island to Roosevelt Islandby bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to 21 St/41 Avbus bus Q100
    21 min
    $3–8

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rikers Island to Roosevelt Islandtaxi taxi 7.8 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Rikers Island to Roosevelt Islandwalk walk 7.6 mi
    2h 27m

  4. Bus via Rikers Island

    1. Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to 21 St/41 Avbus bus Q100
    27 min
    $3–8

Rikers Island to Roosevelt Island by foot and bus

Calendar520Weekly Services
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5 mi
  • Duration: 21 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to 21 St/41 Av every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min.

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