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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Valley Stream to Woodsidetrain train Far Rockaway Branch / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    1h 9m
    $12–21

  2. Drive 19.4 mi

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

  3. Taxi

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

  4. Train, subway, bus

    1. Take the train from Valley Stream to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Queens Plazasubway subway E
    3. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus
    1h 12m
    $10–18

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

Calendar317Weekly Services
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Valley Stream to Rikers Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Valley Stream to Rikers Island. However, you can take the train to Woodside, walk to 61 St-Woodside, take the line 7 subway to Queensboro Plaza, walk to Jackson Av/42 Rd, take the bus to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, then walk to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Valley Stream to Rikers Island in around 28 min.

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