There are 4 ways to get from Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal by bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Bus, line 7 subway
best- Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 StQ100
- Take the subway from Queensboro Plaza to Grand Central-42 St7 / ...
40 minDrive 8.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal8.7 mi
15 min$2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal8.7 mi
15 min$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 StQ100
- Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Queens Plaza East to 5 Av/W 47 StQ32
1h 4m$5–14
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal. However, there are services departing from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island and arriving at 5 Av/W 47 St via Queens Blvd/Queens Plaza East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Rikers Island and Grand Central Terminal is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to bus and line 7 subway which takes 40 min and costs .
It takes approximately 40 min to get from Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal, including transfers.
Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island station.
Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Queens Plaza South/27 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal is 9 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal.
There are 2809+ hotels available in Grand Central Terminal.
What companies run services between Rikers Island, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Grand Central Terminal via Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island, Queens Plaza South/27 St, Queens Blvd/Queens Plaza East, and 5 Av/W 47 St in around 1h 4m.
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Rikers Island Rdwy/Rikers Island to Queens Plaza South/27 St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Bus from Queens Blvd/Queens Plaza East to 5 Av/W 47 St
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 866-983-4195
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
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