How to get from Riker's Island to Brooklyn by bus?

Riker's Island to Brooklyn - Bus Schedule

The Q100 bus from Riker's Island to Brooklyn usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10 min-1 hr 40 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 13 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Riker's Island to Brooklyn by bus

To get from Riker's Island to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the Q100 bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island station to Queens Plaza South/27 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q39 bus and finally take the B13 bus from 61 St/St Felix Av station to Fountain Av/Flatlands Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus schedule from Riker's Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Brooklyn on the Moovit app.

133min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q100Q100
Bus - Q39Q39
Bus - B13B13
Walk to Brooklyn
Leaves from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q100Q100
    Wait for bus
    Q100
    Limited Queens Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queens Plaza South/27 St
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    28 St/Queens Plaza South
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q39Q39
    Wait for bus
    Q39
    Glendale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    61 St/St Felix Av
    41 min
  • 7
    Bus - B13B13
    Wait for bus
    B13
    Spring Creek Gateway Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fountain Av/Flatlands Av
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brooklyn
    Walk to
    Brooklyn
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Riker's Island to Brooklyn

The distance between Riker's Island, New York - New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey is approximately 17.96 mi, which can typically be traveled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riker's Island to Brooklyn by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Riker's Island to Brooklyn

To check the bus schedule from Riker's Island to Brooklyn using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Riker's Island) and destination (Brooklyn), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Riker's Island to Brooklyn?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line Q100, Bus line Q39, Bus line B13.

  • Is there a direct bus between Riker's Island and Brooklyn?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Riker's Island to Brooklyn?

    The Q100 bus line goes from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island station near Riker's Island in Bronx to Queens Plaza South/27 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Queens Plaza South/27 St station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Riker's Island to Brooklyn by bus?

    The total travel time between Riker's Island in Bronx and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey by bus is about 2 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Riker's Island to get to Brooklyn?

    Get on the Q100 bus from the Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island stop near Riker's Island in Bronx.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Riker's Island and Brooklyn?

    Get off the bus at the Queens Plaza South/27 St stop, which is closest to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the bus fare from Riker's Island to Brooklyn?

    The ride from Riker's Island to Brooklyn costs $6.00.

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