There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Riverdale by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, ferry, plane, train, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain New Haven / ...
4h 59m$61–712Drive 198.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Riverdalecar 198.5 mi
3h 47m$37–53Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
5h 6m$40–63Ferry, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Riverdaletrain
4h 20m$78–509Bus via 6 Av/W 40 St
- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
- Take the bus from 6 Av/W 40 St to Riverdale Av/W 254 Stbus BxM2
6h 14m$46–81Ferry, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, line 1 subway
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Stsubway
4h 36m$509–1,042Ferry, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Riverdaletrain
4h 25m$445–1,340Ferry, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
- Take the train from Central Islip to Jamaicatrain
6h 20m$276–403
Boston to Riverdale by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Riverdale is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Riverdale is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Riverdale. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 St via Broadway/W 178 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Riverdale. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Riverdale via Stamford and 125th Street - Harlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Boston and Riverdale is 234 miles. The road distance is 199.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Riverdale without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $60 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Boston to Riverdale, including transfers.
Boston to Riverdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Riverdale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Riverdale is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $60 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Boston to Riverdale via Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, and 125th Street - Harlem in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to New York 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Riverdale
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $9–11
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Riverdale
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–9
- Peak
- $10–12
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Central Islip to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $15–22
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from 6 Av/W 40 St to Riverdale Av/W 254 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Riverdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New York station.
Boston to Riverdale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Riverdale is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Boston to Riverdale.
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