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How to get fromValley Stream to Rikers Islandby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Queens Plazasubway subway E
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    1h 8m
    $10–18

  2. Drive  19.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Valley Stream to Rikers Islandcar car 19.4 mi
    28 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to Queens Blvd/Northern Blvdbus bus Q60
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    2h 1m
    $10–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Valley Stream to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 19.4 mi
    28 min
    $75–95

Valley Stream to Rikers Island by train, subway, bus, and foot

Calendar397Weekly Services
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

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

You can take a train from Valley Stream to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Jamaica, Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av, Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 2h 1m.

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