How to get from Riker's Island to Manhattan by bus and subway?

Riker's Island to Manhattan - Bus Schedule

The Q100 bus from Riker's Island to Manhattan usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10 min-1 hr 40 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 14 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Riker's Island to Manhattan by bus and subway

To get from Riker's Island to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the Q100 bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island station to 21 St/41 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M subway and finally take the A subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq station to Chambers St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Riker's Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Manhattan on the Moovit app.

74min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q100Q100
Subway - M
Subway - A
Walk to Manhattan
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
    21 St/41 Av
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    21 St-Queensbridge
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Middle Village-Metropolitan Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    W 4 St-Wash Sq
    20 min
  • 7
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Howard Beach-Jfk Airport
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chambers St
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Riker's Island to Manhattan

The distance between Riker's Island, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 11.61 mi, which can typically be traveled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riker's Island to Manhattan by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Riker's Island to Manhattan

To check the bus and subway schedule from Riker's Island to Manhattan using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Riker's Island) and destination (Manhattan), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line Q100, Subway line M, Subway line A.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 14 min.

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

    The Q100 bus line goes from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island station near Riker's Island in Bronx to 21 St/41 Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till 21 St/41 Av station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Riker's Island in Bronx and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

    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 Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the 21 St/41 Av station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The ride from Riker's Island to Manhattan costs $3.00.

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