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How to get fromYankee Stadium to Rikers Islandby bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Yankee Stadium to Rikers Island by bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from E 161 St/River Av to Ryawa Av/Halleck Stbus bus Bx6 / ...
    55 min
    $3–8

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Yankee Stadium to Rikers Islandtaxi taxi 3.4 mi
    8 min
    $17–22

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Yankee Stadium to Rikers Islandwalk walk 3.4 mi
    1h 5m

  4. Bus via Food Center Dr/Farragut St

    1. Take the bus from E 161 St/River Av to Food Center Dr/Farragut Stbus bus Bx6 / ...
    56 min
    $3–8

  5. Line 4 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 161 St-Yankee Stadium to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway subway 4
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Islandbus bus Q100
    1h 1m
    $6–11

Yankee Stadium to Rikers Island by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Yankee Stadium to Rikers Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4.5 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 161 St/River Av to Ryawa Av/Halleck St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 29 min.

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