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How to get fromLong Island City to Riverdaleby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Island City to Riverdale by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Riverdaletrain train Hudson
    42 min
    $10–15

  2. Drive 13.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Island City to Riverdalecar car 13.6 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3 Av/E 41 St to Riverdale Av/W 254 Stbus bus BxM1
    1h 23m
    $6–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to Riverdaletaxi taxi 13.6 mi
    21 min
    $50–65

  5. Line 1 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 231 Stsubway subway 1
    2. Take the bus from W 231 St/Broadway to Riverdale Av/W 254 Stbus bus Bx7 / ...
    1h 9m
    $6–11

Long Island City to Riverdale by subway and train

Calendar522Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.9 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Long Island City, NY, USA and Riverdale, Bronx County, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Riverdale every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–12 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 3 Av/E 41 St to Riverdale Av/W 254 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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