There are 4 ways to get from Columbus Circle to Riverdale by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Van Cortlandt Park-242 Stsubway 1
35 min$3Drive 10.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbus Circle to Riverdalecar 10.5 mi
15 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Broadway/W 63 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 Stbus BxM2
56 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbus Circle to Riverdaletaxi 10.5 mi
15 min$40–50
Columbus Circle to Riverdale by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus Circle to Riverdale is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbus Circle to Riverdale is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $40 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway/W 63 St and arriving at Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 59 St-Columbus Circle and arriving at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Columbus Circle and Riverdale is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.5 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus Circle to Riverdale without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 35 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Columbus Circle to Riverdale bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Broadway/W 63 St station.
Columbus Circle to Riverdale train services, operated by MTA, depart from 59 St-Columbus Circle station.
Columbus Circle to Riverdale bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 St station.
What companies run services between Columbus Circle, NY, USA and Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/W 63 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 56 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Broadway/W 63 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 St
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Columbus Circle to Riverdale train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus Circle to Riverdale is 11 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Columbus Circle to Riverdale.
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