What is the cheapest way to get from Merrick to Rikers Island?

The cheapest way to get from Merrick to Rikers Island is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Merrick to Rikers Island?

The fastest way to get from Merrick to Rikers Island is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $7.

How far is it from Merrick to Rikers Island?

The distance between Merrick and Rikers Island is 29 miles. The road distance is 26.1 miles.

How do I travel from Merrick to Rikers Island without a car?

The best way to get from Merrick to Rikers Island without a car is to train and subway and bus which takes 1h 23m and costs $10 - $21.

How long does it take to get from Merrick to Rikers Island?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Merrick to Rikers Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Merrick to Rikers Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Merrick to Rikers Island is 26 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Merrick to Rikers Island.

Where can I stay near Rikers Island?

There are 3297+ hotels available in Rikers Island.

Merrick to Rikers Island - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, subway, bus
best
1. Take the train from Merrick to Jamaica
2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Queens PlazaE
3. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island
1h 23m
$11–21
Drive 25.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merrick to Rikers Island25.9 mi
40 min
$5–7
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Merrick to Jamaica
2. Take the bus from Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av to Queens Blvd/Queens Plaza EastQ60
3. Take the bus from Jackson Av/42 Rd to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island
2h 16m
$10–25
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merrick to Rikers Island25.9 mi
40 min
$230–280

Merrick to Rikers Island by train, subway, bus, and foot

339Weekly Services

1h 23mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merrick to Rikers Island.

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Distance: 28.7 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Merrick to Rikers Island. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport, take the subway to Queens 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 take a train from Merrick to Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island via Jamaica, Sutphin Blvd/Archer Av, Queens Blvd/Queens Plaza East, Jackson Av/42 Rd, and Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island in around 2h 16m.

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