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How to get fromTimes Square to Rikers Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to Rikers Island by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 7 subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Queensboro Plazasubway subway 7 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    47 min
    $6–11

  2. Drive 8.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Times Square to Rikers Islandcar car 8.7 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 8.7 mi
    17 min
    $35–45

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus bus Q32
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    53 min
    $6–15

Times Square to Rikers Island by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

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

You can take a bus from Madison Av/E 47 St to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Queens Plaza South/28 St, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 53 min.

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