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How to get fromRikers Island to Staten Islandby bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rikers Island to Staten Island by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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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
    2. Take the subway from Queens Plaza to Rector Stsubway subway R / ...
    3. Take the bus from Broadway/Rector St to Hylan Blvd/Montreal Avbus bus
    1h 46m
    $9–18

  2. Drive 27.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rikers Island to Staten Islandcar car 27.7 mi
    52 min
    $6–8

  3. Line 5 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Prospect Av to Bowling Greensubway subway 5
    2. Take the bus from Broadway/Morris St to Hylan Blvd/Montreal Avbus bus Sim1 / ...
    2h 3m
    $9–18

  4. Bus, subway via 4 Av/86 St

    1. Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 Stbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Queens Plaza to 86 Stsubway subway R
    3. Take the bus from 4 Av/86 St to Hylan Blvd/Buffalo Stbus bus
    2h 15m
    $9–18

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rikers Island to Staten Islandtaxi taxi 27.7 mi
    52 min
    $160–200

Rikers Island to Staten Island by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar520Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 30.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Rikers Island to Staten Island. However, you can walk to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, take the bus to Queens Plaza South/27 St, walk to Queens Plaza, take the subway to Rector St, walk to Broadway/Rector St, then take the bus to Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rikers Island to Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av via Viele Av/Casanova St, Prospect Av/Westchester Av, Prospect Av, Bowling Green, and Broadway/Morris St in around 2h 3m.

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