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How to get fromRoosevelt Island to Rikers Islandby bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Bus

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

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 7.9 mi
    17 min
    $30–40

  3. Walk

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

  4. Bus via Rikers Island

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

Roosevelt Island to Rikers Island by bus and foot

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.9 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

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

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

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