How do you get to Rikers Island by car?

Answer 1

Directions to Rikers Island

From Bronx or Manhattan

Take the number 4,5,or 2 train- #19 or #2 bus to 149th st. and Grand Concourse. Walk half block down 149th street toward Lincoln Hospital you can take the Rikers van from 149th and Anthony J Griffin Pl. The van will travel over the Rikers Island Bridge to the Rikers Island Visit Center.

Take either the MTA Q101 or Q100 to Rikers Island. The Q101 originates in Manhattan, at East 59th Street and Second Avenue. It will take you to Hazen Street and 19th Avenue in Queens, which is the entrance to Rikers Island. You will have to transfer here to the Q100 bus to travel over the Rikers Island Bridge to the Rikers Island Visit Center.

The Q100 originates in Long Island City at 28th Street and Bridge Plaza South (Queens Plaza) and continues to the Rikers Island Visit Center. Consult the MTA for schedules.

By Car:

Once you arrive at Rikers Island and complete your parking REMEMBER ON THE CORNER OF 19TH AND HAZEN THE VAN WILL TAKE YOU OVER THE RIKERS ISLAND BRIDGE TO THE RIKERS ISLAND VISITOR CENTER

Parking is very limited. Public transportation is best option.

From Bronx or Manhattan

Take the number 4,5,or 2 train- #19 or #2 bus to 149th st. and Grand Concourse. Walk half block down 149th street toward Lincoln Hospital you can take the Rikers van from 149th and Anthony J Griffin Pl. The van will travel over the Rikers Island Bridge to the Rikers Island Visitor Center.

From the Bronx or Manhattan, take the Triboro Bridge to Queens eastbound along the Grand Central Parkway. Exit at Astoria Boulevard, bear left and go straight on 23rd Avenue (just after Grand Central Parkway entrance ramp) to 82nd Street. Left on 82nd Street to 81st Street. Right on 81st Street (name changes to 19th Avenue) to the first traffic light. This is Hazen Street. Right on Hazen to Rikers Island parking lot.

Note: After exiting at Astoria Boulevard, all distances traveling thereafter are very short.

From Brooklyn or Staten Island, take the BQE toward Queens and follow directions above for traveling on Astoria Boulevard.