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How to get fromStaten Island to Rikers Islandby bus, subway, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Staten Island to Rikers Island by bus, subway, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Trinity Pl/Rector Stbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Rector St to Queens Plazasubway subway R / ...
    3. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus
    2h 4m
    $9–18

  2. Drive 27.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Staten Island to Rikers Islandcar car 27.3 mi
    52 min
    $5–8

  3. Train, ferry, subway, bus

    1. Take the train from Bay Terrace to St Georgetrain train Sir
    2. Take the ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry to Queens Plazasubway subway R / ...
    4. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus
    2h 13m
    $9–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Staten Island to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 27.3 mi
    52 min
    $160–190

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to East 57th Street & Madison Avenuebus bus Sim6
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    2h 8m
    $9–23

  6. Bus, subway via 4 Av/86 St

    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to 4 Av/86 Stbus bus
    2. Take the subway from 86 St to Queens Plazasubway subway R
    3. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus
    2h 20m
    $9–18

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

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Staten Island to Rikers Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 30.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via East 57th Street & Madison Avenue, Madison Av/E 57 St, Queens Plaza South/28 St, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 2h 8m.

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