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How to get fromRikers Island to The Bronxby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Rikers Island to The Bronx by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus, line 2 subway

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    1. Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 Stbus bus Q100
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Bronx Park Eastsubway subway 2
    1h 23m
    $6–10

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rikers Island to The Bronxtaxi taxi 4.2 mi
    9 min
    $20–25

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Rikers Island to The Bronxwalk walk 4.2 mi
    1h 21m

Rikers Island to The Bronx by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar520Weekly Services
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Rikers Island to The Bronx. However, you can walk to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, take the bus to Queens Plaza South/27 St, walk to Queensboro Plaza, take the line 7 subway to 42 St-Times Square, then take the line 2 subway to Bronx Park East. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to The Bronx.

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