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

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

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Line 7 subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from 74 St-Broadway to Grand Central-42 Stsubway 7 / ...
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Riverdaletrain Hudson
1h 7m
$10–15
Drive 20.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Riverdalecar 20.5 mi
37 min
$4–6
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 57 St-7 Avsubway R
2. Take the bus from Central Park South/7 Av to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 Stbus BxM2
1h 40m
$6–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Riverdaletaxi 20.5 mi
37 min
$90–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/74 St to E 60 St/2 Avbus Q32
2. Take the bus from 3rd Avenue & East 61st Street to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 Stbus BxM1
1h 47m
$6–15

Long Island to Riverdale by subway and train

256Weekly Services

1h 7mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17.7 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Roosevelt Av/74 St to Henry Hudson Pkwy East/W 252 St via E 60 St/2 Av and 3rd Avenue & East 61st Street in around 1h 47m.

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Riverdale, United States(opens in a new window)

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Things to do in Riverdale

Tibbetts Brook Park(Opens in a new window)

Tibbetts Brook Park is a 161 acre park located in the Lincoln Park section of Yonkers in Westchester County, New York. Opened in 1927, it was one of the first developed parks in Westchester County and is accessible only to County residents, with activities that include swimming, hiking, sports, nature watching and fishing.

Palisades Amusement Park(Opens in a new window)

Palisades Amusement Park was a 38-acre amusement park located in Bergen County, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from New York City. It was located atop the New Jersey Palisades, lying partly in Cliffside Park and partly in Fort Lee. The park operated from 1898 until 1971, remaining one of the most visited amusement parks in the country until its closure, after which a high-rise luxury apartment complex was built on its site.

Elysian Fields(Opens in a new window)

The Elysian Fields in Hoboken, New Jersey, was recreational parkland located on the city's northern riverfront in the 19th century. The area was a popular getaway destination for New Yorkers in the 19th century, much in the tradition of the pleasure garden, offering open space for a variety of sports, public spectacles, and amusements. The lavish grounds hosted the Colonnade Hotel and tavern, and offered picnic areas, a spa known as Sybil's Cave, river walks, nature paths, fishing, a miniature railroad, rides and races, and a ferry landing, which also served as a launch for boating competitions.

DreamWorks Water Park(Opens in a new window)

DreamWorks Water Park is an indoor water park within the American Dream shopping and entertainment complex, at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. Opened on October 1, 2020, the water park includes 15 water slides and 15 attractions, and covers 8.5 acre.

Places to stay in Riverdale

Hyatt Place New York Yonkers(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Ramada by Wyndham Bronx(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Clinton Inn Hotel Tenafly(Opens in a new window)

7.3Good

The Royal Regency Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good