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

Manhattan to Riker's Island - Subway Schedule

The A subway from Manhattan to Riker's Island usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 9 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Manhattan to Riker's Island by bus and subway

To get from Manhattan to Riker's Island in Bronx, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the A subway from Chambers St station to W 4 St-Wash Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M subway and finally take the Q100 bus from 21 St/41 Av station to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Manhattan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Riker's Island on the Moovit app.

69min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Subway - M
Bus - Q100Q100
Walk to Riker's Island
Leaves from Chambers St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chambers St
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    W 4 St-Wash Sq
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    21 St-Queensbridge
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    21 St/41 Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - Q100Q100
    Wait for bus
    Q100
    Limited Rikers Island
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Riker's Island
    Walk to
    Riker's Island
    Rikers Island
    850 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Manhattan to Riker's Island

The distance between Manhattan, Bronx and Riker's Island, Bronx is approximately 11.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan to Riker's Island by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bronx – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Manhattan to Riker's Island

To check the bus and subway schedule from Manhattan to Riker's Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Manhattan) and destination (Riker's Island), 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 Manhattan to Riker's Island?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Subway line A, Subway line M, Bus line Q100.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

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

    The A subway line goes from Chambers St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey to W 4 St-Wash Sq station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till W 4 St-Wash Sq station near Riker's Island in Bronx.

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

    The total travel time between Manhattan in New York - New Jersey and Riker's Island in Bronx by subway and bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the A subway from the Chambers St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Manhattan and Riker's Island?

    Get off the subway at the W 4 St-Wash Sq stop, which is closest to Riker's Island in Bronx.

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

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

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