The average train between Long Island City and Riverdale takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Long Island City to Riverdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Long Island City and Riverdale. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island City is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Riverdale at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St and take an average of 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Long Island City to Riverdale. However, there are services departing from Long Island City station and arriving at Riverdale station via Riverdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Long Island City to Riverdale train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Long Island City to Riverdale train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Riverdale station.
The distance between Long Island City and Riverdale is 17.7 km. The road distance is 22 km.
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Riverdale every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 29 min.
